Great River Trail

W26247 Sullivan Road
PO Box 407
Trempealeau, WI 54661
(608) 534-6409
Website

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.  

Pietrek County Park

Highway 93   
between Independence & Arcadia, WI
Phone  County Clerk’s Office
(538) 2311 ext 205

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.

Perrot State Park

W26247 Sullivan Rd  
Trempealeau, WI   54661
(608) 534-6409
(888) 947-2757
Email
Website

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.  

Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge

W28488 Refuge Rd  
Trempealeau, WI 54661
(608) 539-2311
Website

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.