Elroy-Sparta State Trail

Elroy-Sparta State Trail
Elroy-Sparta State Trail
	Just outside one of three railroad tunnels along the Elroy-Sparta State Trail
Length	32.5 mi (52.3 km)
Location	Wisconsin, USA
Established	1967
Designation	multi-use
Trailheads	Elroy, Wisconsin and Sparta, Wisconsin
Use	Pedestrian, Biking (fee), Snowmobile, Skiing
Elevation change	194 ft (59 m)
Highest point	978 ft (298 m)
Lowest point	784 ft (239 m)
Grade	3%
Difficulty	easy
Season	May through October
Months	6
Sights	tunnels
Hazards	tunnels not lit, lights required
Surface	crushed limestone
Right of way	Chicago and North Western Railway
Maintained by	Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Website	https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/elroysparta/
Elroy-Sparta State Trail
	33.7 mi
	54.2 km
	23.9 mi
	38.5 km
	summit
	Tunnel 3 East portal
	20.9 mi
	33.6 km
	15.4 mi
	24.8 km
	6.2 mi
	10 km
	0 mi
	0 km

The Elroy-Sparta State Trail is a 32.5-mile (52.3 km) Wisconsin State rail trail between Elroy and Sparta, Wisconsin. Considered to be the first rail trail when it opened in 1967, it was designed for foot, bicycle, equestrian and light motorized traffic. Designated a multi-use trail, it offers recreational access to the routes and is open to the public. The trail is part of the larger Wisconsin bike trail system operated by the state of Wisconsin. It passes through rural scenery and three tunnels. It is one of six connecting trails in west-central Wisconsin. It was added to the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy hall of Fame in September 2008. It is one of the most popular trails in Wisconsin.

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