22 miles of flat, limestone paved trail through rural Wisconsin landscape. Fun for the whole family. (Just pack the mosquito spray!)
Long Description
When it comes to family bike riding in our part of the state, the 400 State Bike Trail is simply perfect. The trail offers 22 miles of limestone paved, flat trail through beautiful Wisconsin countryside. Along the way, you can enjoy open farmland with classic red barns, tall rock formations, small lakes, and a multitude of wooden bridges over the twisting elbows of the Baraboo River. Communities along the route offer opportunities for snacks, drinks, and bathroom breaks along the way.
The 400 trail was built upon the abandoned Chicago-Northwestern railroad tracks and was opened to the public in 1993. You can pick up the trailhead in Reedsburg, WI about 20 minutes north-west of Devil’s Lake State Park, or on one of the other communities along the way. The trail travels from Reedsburg on the south end, through La Valle and Wonewoc before finally ending in Elroy, WI. In Elroy, you can continue north on the Elroy-Sparta trail or jump on the Juneau County Omaha Trail as well.
Multi-day riders can find often wet, but free camping in Wonewoc.
The 400 trail also offers a 7-mile horse trail that follows the bike trail between La Valle & Wonewoc.
In the winter the 400 is a popular snowmobile trail.
Trail passes are required and run around $5 per bike per day or $25 per year. (which can change of course) and are available at many places along the trail. There are also self-pay stations along the route. Visit The Official 400 Trail Website Here.
Google Map
10 minute Virtual Ride
Take an early spring ride on the Reedsburg to La Valle section of the 400 State Bike Trail. For more videos visit our YouTube Channel.