The trail is a hub for other trails in a state known for its enthusiastic embrace of biking.
Considered the granddaddy of U.S. rail-trails, built in the 1960s, it serves as a model for rail-trail projects. The beloved 33-miler also is tons of fun and features three long tunnels with hills in the middle of each. The trail is a hub for other trails in a state known for its enthusiastic embrace of biking. Sparta bills itself as the “Bicycling Capital of America” and lives up to the hype. Website: wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/elroysparta