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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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More Information |
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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,
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Pietrek County Park |
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Hwy 93
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Independence &
Arcadia, WI |
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Phone: County
Clerk’s Office |
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(715) 538-2311 ext
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100 acre park is located on
the Trempealeau River, on Highway 93,
between Independence and Arcadia. This
rural park has many amenities, 20 plus
campsites, showers, picnic area, two
shelters, nature trails, playground
equipment, and a canoe landing. Pietrek
Park is adjacent to the 4-H horse arena, and
horseback riding trails |
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Perrot State Park |
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Perrot State Park's 1,243 acres are nestled among 500-foot bluffs where
the Trempealeau and Mississippi Rivers meet.
Enjoy Brady's Bluff Natural Area and
breathtaking river views in this park known
for its natural, archaeological, and
historical resources. Hike the 13 miles of
trails that offer a variety of experiences
and levels of difficulty.
Make the
effort to make two 500-foot climbs to the
heights of Perrot State Park, and your
reward will be views of the Mississippi
River that are among the best in Wisconsin.
There is direct access for
bicyclists from the campground to the
24-mile Great River State Trail as well as
excellent road biking in the area. There is
a marked canoe trail in Trempealeau Bay and
canoes can be rented at the park. |
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Trempealeau National |
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Wildlife Refuge |
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This 6,200 acre refuge lies
within the Mississippi River flyway. The
refuge’s rolling prairies, rich wetlands,
and bottomland forests support a variety of
wildlife species. Established in 1936 by
President Theodore Franklin D. Roosevelt,
the refuge is a breeding ground for
migratory birds and other wildlife. Refuge
and Visitor’s Lobby are open year round
Monday through Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00
p.m., closed Sundays and federal holidays.
There are
numerous interpretive hiking trails and a
five-mile self-guided circle drive through
the refuge that is convenient for autos and
bikers.
The Refuge has a recorded information
hotline to inform visitors about current
wildlife sightings and Refuge activities,
(608) 539-2311 Extension 13. |
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