Basic Information
Red Cedar State Trail
Trail facts
- Rail trail: Yes
- Length: 14.5 miles
- Surface: Crushed stone
- Counties: Dunn
- Communities: Menomonie, Irvington, Downsville
Directions
Menomonie: The depot building/visitor center along Highway 29 on the west side of Menomonie serves as the northern trailhead for the Red Cedar State Trail. Parking and trail passes are available.
Irvington: Parking is available at the intersection of County Highway D and Paradise Valley Road.
Downsville Parking is near the intersection of Highway 25 and County Highway C. The Empire in Pine Lumber Museum in Downsville traces the colorful Lumber Era of Dunn County and gives trail users a look into the area's history.
The Chippewa River State Trail connects to the Red Cedar State Trail in the Dunnville Wildlife Area near the confluence of the Red Cedar and Chippewa rivers. Sandbars in this area offer access to swimming, fishing and picnicking. There is some parking in the Dunnville Wildlife Area near County Highway Y.
Hours
The trail is open year-round.
Fees
A state trail pass is required for bicycling and cross-country skiing. Self-registration stations are available at the depot visitor center in Menomonie and Downsville.
Planning and Management
For more information about planning for this property, see Property Master Plans.
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Friends of the Red Cedar State Trail
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