Juneau County boasts the honor of having the original "Rails To Trails" bike trail in the nation!  The  Elroy-Sparta State Trail  was the very first section of antiquated railroad to be converted to a state bicycling trail.  This 34 mile section connects to the 400 State Trail and the La Crosse River State Trail at either end in Elroy and Sparta, respectively.

CLICK HERE for up to date trail conditions and where to find trail passes in Juneau County
CLICK HERE for details on biking five of Wisconsin's Great Rails to Trails


The Omaha Trail, Elroy's third rail trail, runs 13 miles north to Camp Douglas passing through a 875-foot tunnel, so a flashlight may be handy.  Towns along the three trails that are in Juneau County are Elroy, Hustler, Camp Douglas, Wonewoc and Union Center. 

The Wisconsin 400 State Trail is located between Reedsburg and Elroy. Communities conveniently located along the trail
between Reedsburg and Elroy are La Valle, Wonewoc and Union Center.  The 400 State Trail offers beautiful scenery, bountiful wildlife, sandstone outcroppings, rolling farmland and runs parallel with the Baraboo River. Many tourists have returned to this trail. One stating, "I wouldn't come back if I didn't enjoy it". They return to travel along the color changing leaves in autumn, the beautiful ice patterns in winter, the pleasing aroma coming from the new blooming flowers in spring, and seeing friendly creatures passing by in summer. The 400 State Trail is a true 4 Seasons Trail.

The Elroy-Sparta

More Bike Trail Information