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Wisconsin Trail Report
Discover Wisconsin's vast trail networks for hiking and biking.Experience adventure and fun outdoors with the Wisconsin Trail Report! Bring your family and friends along for hiking and biking activities from beginner to expert across the state. Know when and where to go with the official Travel Wisconsin Trail Report.
Use the map and corresponding reports to find your next adventure, understand the general trail conditions in the area, review basic trail descriptions and prepare for your hiking or biking outing. Discover nearby events and activities, world-class dining and unique lodging.
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Badger State Trail - Green County
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OpenConditions are Good
- Trail: Recreational
- Surface: Crushed Stone, Natural
- Last Updated: 6/3/2025 12:50:02 PM
Trail Description
The 40-mile trail travels from Madison to the Illinois border connecting several communities as well as the Capital City Trail, the Sugar River State Trail, and the Jane Addams Trail (IL). The trail is paved from Purcell Road north to Madison and a combination of dirt and crushed limestone from Purcell Road south to the Illinois border. A state trail pass is required for bicycling and in-line skating and can be purchased at Belleville Public Library and Bike Haus or Stonehall Bicycle in Monroe. This section of the trail has three trailheads. To the north, the Green county line passes through Belleville and is the listed trailhead below. Also, trailheads in Monticello (42.7422244,-89.5790053) and Monroe (42.6046798,-89.6422074). This trail passes through rural communities every ten miles or so, each with convenience stores and places to grab a quick bite to eat or a refreshing beverage. A trailside restroom with running water and picnic tables is located in Monroe (note: this facility is open seasonally). DNR Property Manager, Badger and Sugar River Trails Stewart Tunnel Update: 2025: Surveying and boring will occur this spring, with engineering and construction plan development 2026: Construction tentatively planned to begin 2027: Finish construction and open trail *Dates and schedule subject to change
Condition Description
Stewart Tunnel on the Badger Trail is closed due to safety concerns. Trail users can use Tunnel Road to detour around the closure. See the Location Photos below for a map of the detour.
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