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Elroy-Sparta State Trail
Wisconsin’s Elroy-Sparta State Trail was
the first rail-to-trail conversion in the
country. Running 34 miles between
Elroy and Sparta, the trail passes
through wetlands, prairies, farmland
and unglaciated
areas. Birding is
always good along
the trail. The three
century-old railroad
tunnels highlight the
trip. On its west end,
a bridge over I-90 at
Sparta connects the
Elroy-Sparta to the
La Crosse River State
Trail. On its eastern
end, the Elroy-Sparta connects to the
400 State Trail at the Elroy Commons.
Juneau County’s Omaha Trail goes
north from Elroy to Camp Douglas.
Directions: Elroy Commons is located
on Railroad Street in Elroy.
Gazetteer: Page 42, C-1.
Phone: 608/462-2410.
Web site: Elroy-Sparta State Trail
Signature species: Meadowlark, Bobolink and Eastern Bluebird.
Rare species: Carolina Wren and
Lark Sparrow.
Seasonality: Open year round.
Parking: Parking lots.
Nearest food & lodging: Kendall or Elroy.
Fee: Trail fees apply. |
