Buffalo River State Trail

The Buffalo River State Trail is a 36.4-mile (58.6 km) rail trail between Fairchild, Wisconsin and Mondovi, Wisconsin.

Buffalo River State Trail
Length36.4 mi (58.6 km)
LocationWisconsin, USA
Designationmulti-use
TrailheadsFairchild, Wisconsin and Mondovi, Wisconsin
Hiking details
Trail difficultyeasy
SeasonYear Round
SurfaceRailroad Ballast and limestone screenings
Maintained byWisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Access

The trail is open year-round from 6 am to 11 pm.[1] The trail is open to walkers, joggers, equestrians, ATV/UTV's, and bicyclists in the summer, and snowmobiling in the winter. It is designated as a multi-use trail and is open to the public.

The trail is free to walk or run, but cyclists and horseback riders require a trail pass, which may be purchased at several self-registration stations along the trail.

It is designated as a multi-use trail and is open to the public.

History

The Buffalo River State Trail is built on a former railway corridor and follows the Buffalo River Valley. The Buffalo River (Wisconsin) derives its name from the early French explorers which named it Riviere de Beeufs, for the bison that once inhabited the area.[2] [3]

See also

References
  1. "Buffalo River State Trail Basic Information". dnr.wisconsin.gov. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
  2. "Buffalo River State Trail". dnr.wisconsin.gov. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
  3. "Buffalo River State Trail Facts". www.traillink.com. Retrieved 2020-12-31.


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