Aldo Leopold Legacy Trail System
"400" State Trail
Wetlands, wildlife, sandstone bluffs, rolling croplands and pastures are just a few of the sights you can enjoy on the "400" State Trail as it repeatedly crisscrosses the Baraboo River.
Wildflowers skirt a bluff near the trail between La Valle and Wonewoc.
DNR Photo by Bonnie Gruber
The entire length of the 22-mile trail follows along the river valley from Elroy to Reedsburg. It passes through the communities of Union Center, Wonewoc and LaValle.
"400" State Trail Map [PDF 112KB]
The trail is used for bicycling, walking, and snowmobiling. A unique feature of the "400" trail is a 7-mile horse trail parallel to the bike trail between Wonewoc and LaValle. Horses must stay on the grassy portion and are not allowed on the limestone surfaced trail.
The trail is named for the Chicago-Northwestern passenger train that ran on this grade. The train traveled the 400 miles between Chicago and Minneapolis/St. Paul in 400 minutes.
The renovated Reedsburg Depot is the trail headquarters and also the office for the Reedsburg Chamber of Commerce. The depot is used as an information center with interpretive displays and public rest area facilities.
The trail parallels an active rail line for a short distance.
DNR Photo
State trail passes are required for bikers and horseback riders aged 16 and older. Passes are available at the Reedsburg Depot Trail Headquarters, 240 Railroad St. in Reedsburg, phone ( 608) 524-2850 or (800) 844-3507; Elroy Commons, (888) 606-BIKE (2453); and other outlets in towns along the trail.
Four Trails in One
Western Wisconsin has a unique network of four connected state trails that provides over 100 miles of continuous trail for users to enjoy. The Great River, La Crosse River, Elroy-Sparta, and the "400" state trails link together unique natural ecosystems, Native American cultural sites, railroad depots and tunnels, and communities which have evolved from railroad towns to tourist destinations.
A bald eagle watches over the "400" State Trail from its nest.
DNR Photo
Bike 4 Trails is a cooperative effort between trail staff, friends groups, chamber of commerce groups, and tourism officials along the four trails. Visit the Bike 4 Trails Web page [exit DNR] for maps of the individual trails as well as a large overview of the entire trail system.
For More Information
For more information about camping and accommodations, restaurants and services, communities along the trail, "400" State Trail Friends Group, events and trail pass vendors, please visit:
Department of Tourism Listings
Nearby activities, accommodations, dining, events, and more.
Elroy [exit DNR]
Reedsburg [exit DNR]
Union Center [exit DNR]
La Valle [exit DNR]
Wonewoc [exit DNR]
For more information, ask:
"400"
State Trail
Reedsburg Chamber
P.O. Box 142
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(800) 844-3507.
Wildcat Mountain State
Park
P.O. Box 99
Ontario, WI 54651
(608) 337-4775
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