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The Trail
The Wisconsin 400 State Trail is located between Reedsburg and Elroy. Communities conveniently located along the trail between Reedsburg and Elroy are La Valle – 7 miles from Reedsburg, Wonewoc – 7 miles from La Valle; and Union Center – 4 miles from either Wonewoc or Elroy.
The 400 State Trail offers beautiful scenery, bountiful wildlife, sandstone outcroppings, rolling farmland and runs parallel with the Baraboo River. The 400 State Trail is a true 4 Seasons Trail.
Another feature of the 400 Trail is a 7 mile horse trail which parallels the trail between Wonewoc and La Valle. The 400 State Trail is part of the 101 State Trail System (Bike4Trails) from Reedsburg to Trempealeau linking with the Elroy-Sparta State Trail, the La Crosse River State Trail and the Great River State Trail.
The Wisconsin 400 State Trail is located between Reedsburg and Elroy. Communities conveniently located along the trail between Reedsburg and Elroy are La Valle – 7 miles from Reedsburg, Wonewoc – 7 miles from La Valle; and Union Center – 4 miles from either Wonewoc or Elroy.
The 400 State Trail offers beautiful scenery, bountiful wildlife, sandstone outcroppings, rolling farmland and runs parallel with the Baraboo River. The 400 State Trail is a true 4 Seasons Trail.
Another feature of the 400 Trail is a 7 mile horse trail which parallels the trail between Wonewoc and La Valle. The 400 State Trail is part of the 101 State Trail System (Bike4Trails) from Reedsburg to Trempealeau linking with the Elroy-Sparta State Trail, the La Crosse River State Trail and the Great River State Trail.
In June of 1993, the 400 State Trail was officially opened. It was developed on an abandoned Chicago-Northwestern Railroad bed and was named for the Chicago - Northwestern passenger train that traveled the 400 miles between Chicago and Minneapolis/St. Paul in 400 minutes. Packed limestone screenings and bridges with planked floors provide a smooth bike riding surface.
Wetlands, sandstone bluffs, rolling croplands and pastures are just a few of the sights that visitors will enjoy on the 400 trail as it repeatedly criss crosses the Baraboo River. The entire length of the trail follows along the river valley. Snowmobiles use the trail in the winter months. A unique feature of the 400 trail is a 7 mile horse trail which parallels the bike trail between Wonewoc and LaValle.
Trail Passes
400 State Trail Pass Vendors
By purchasing your pass at one of these locations, a portion of the proceeds goes to the Friends of the 400 Trail for trail enhancement and promotion.
400 State Trail Pass Vendors
By purchasing your pass at one of these locations, a portion of the proceeds goes to the Friends of the 400 Trail for trail enhancement and promotion.
Reedsburg: (Tap number to call)
Reedsburg Depot - Trail HQ, 240 Railroad St. 608-524-2850
LaValle: (Tap number to call)
Trail Break Restaurant & Pizza, 309 Trail St. (on the trail) 608-985-8464
Wonewoc: (Tap number to call)
Beyond Boundaries Bike & Canoe Rental, 113 Center St. (on the trail)
608-464-7433
Wonewoc Fastrip, 300 Center St. 608-464-7191
The Neighbors Sandwich Bar & Deli, 212 Center St. 608-464-3900
Chapparal Campground LLC, S320 Hwy 33 608-464-3200
Union Center: (Tap number to call)
Kwik Trip On Hwy 33 608-462-5367
Elroy: (Tap number to call)
Elroy Commons Trail Shop, 303 Railroad St. (on the trail) 608-462-2410
Be A Friend
"The Friends" is a non-profit Wisconsin Corporation whose purpose is to promote the 400 State Trail. The Friends of the 400 State Trail, Inc. consists of 10 voting directors. Each of the 5 communities located on the 400 Trail - Reedsburg, LaValle, Wonewoc, Union Center and Elroy is represented by two appointed directors.
We will graciously accept any donation to be a Friend of the 400 State Trail. Persons of the general public or businesses who support the purpose of the FOFT are eligible for general membership.
"The Friends" is a non-profit Wisconsin Corporation whose purpose is to promote the 400 State Trail. The Friends of the 400 State Trail, Inc. consists of 10 voting directors. Each of the 5 communities located on the 400 Trail - Reedsburg, LaValle, Wonewoc, Union Center and Elroy is represented by two appointed directors.
We will graciously accept any donation to be a Friend of the 400 State Trail. Persons of the general public or businesses who support the purpose of the FOFT are eligible for general membership.
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