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Trempealeau County |
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"The Best Road Cycling in
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St. Paul Pioneer Press |
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nation’s largest connected bicycle trail system.
382 miles of paved county back roads, 11 cities and
villages connect to form a network of 14 loop
options. The county’s back roads have very low
vehicle traffic, typically only 3 cars per hour.
Hundreds of friendly area residents offer assistance
to bicyclist enroute. These trail stewards are
designated by blue bicycle signs posted at the
roadside. This non-glaciated region along the
Mississippi river is ideal for family and sport road
bicyclists. A pocket size brochure details the 14
loops, elevations, and descriptions of each of the
rides. For a brochure please sign our guest book at
the top of the homepage, or go to
www.ridebctc.com for more information and
downloadable maps. |
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Buffalo River State Trail |
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This trail in west-central Wisconsin follows
the scenic Buffalo River valley for 36.4
miles between Mondovi and Fairchild. In
Trempealeau County the trail may be accessed
in Eleva, Strum, or Osseo.
The river, which lends its name to the
trail, was named by early French explorers.
They called it
Riviere de
Beeufs for the many bison that
once inhabited the area. The trail is built
on a former railroad corridor and passes by
farmlands, woods, hills and wetlands.
The trail surface is a combination of
railroad ballast and limestone screenings,
and is therefore used for walking, mountain
biking, snowmobiling, horseback riding, and
all terrain vehicle use. |
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Great River Trail |
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W26247 Sullivan Road |
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PO Box 407 |
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Trempealeau, WI 54661 |
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Phone: (608) 534-6409 |
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This 24-mile trail travels
through prairies and backwaters of the upper
Mississippi River valley. From its
trailhead in the Village of Trempealeau, the
trail follows along 18 different waterways,
crosses the Black River on a former railroad
trestle, and passes nearby to the Perrot
State Park. Many birds and wildlife can be
seen crossing the trail or in the
surrounding wetlands. The trail has a
finely crushed limestone surface suitable
for walking and biking, and winter
activities such as cross-country skiing,
snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. |
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Bike Rentals |
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The Historic
Trempealeau Hotel |
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150 Main St
Trempealeau, WI
54661 |
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Phone: (608)
534-6898 |
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More Information |
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The cost is $3.50/hour or
$12/day. Bikes may be
rented from the bartender
at the Hotel. Bike passes
can also be acquired from
the Hotel. |
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