rOAD BIKE TRAILS
Extensive miles of quiet backroads await you. Get off the beaten path and enjoy a beautiful cruise up River Road, or climb 500 feet of elevation out of the valley, and up through Wisconsin Interstate Park.
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DIFFICULTY level: easy to intermediate
rIVER ROAD ROUTE
TRAIL USES:
ROAD SHARED WITH MOTORIZED VEHICLES. RIDE WITH CAUTION.
Trailhead Address:
Lions Park – St. Croix Falls, WI
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This fun and challenging route takes you right alongside the beautiful St. Croix River. The gradual turns and inclines in the road create the feeling of being totally immersed in the wilderness and offers fantastic views of the banks and sand bars of the river. Be mindful of cars, especially when traveling in groups as there is a limited shoulder to ride on. The road begins right outside of St. Croix Falls off of Highway 87, just north of the St. Croix Falls Lions Park, and runs along the St. Croix River for 10 miles. Riders can choose longer distances and explore into the deep country side of Polk County. It’s an out-and-back ride where you choose the distance!
TRAIL TYPE: ROAD
TRAIL LEVEL: EASY TO INTERMEDIATE
SURFACE: PAVED ROAD, SMALL SHOULDER, INCLINES, AND DESCENTS
PASS REQUIRED: NO
LENGTH: 10 MILES
DIFFICULTY level: Intermediate TO ADVANCED
RUSTIC ROAD ROUTE – COUNTY ROAD S
TRAIL USES:
ROAD SHARED WITH MOTORIZED VEHICLES. RIDE WITH CAUTION.
Trailhead Address:
Osceola Bedrock Glades State Natural Area
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This windy road borders the St. Croix River and Interstate State Park as it travels between St. Croix Falls and Osceola. The course is somewhat challenging as the hills sneak up around one corner to another. However, take time to slow down once in awhile to enjoy the views of the classic St. Croix Valley composed of rich forest, basalt rock formations, and maybe you will even be lucky enough to spot a white tail galloping alongside you.
TRAIL TYPE: ROAD
TRAIL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED
SURFACE: PAVED ROAD, CHALLENGING HILLS
PASS REQUIRED: NO
LENGTH: 6 MILES
DIFFICULTY level: easy to intermediate
DRESSER LOOP ROUTE
TRAIL USES:
ROAD SHARED WITH MOTORIZED VEHICLES. RIDE WITH CAUTION.
Trailhead Address:
Mill Pond Park – Osceola, WI
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30 mile rural road route heads around lakes, fields and wooded areas.
TRAIL TYPE: ROAD
TRAIL LEVEL: EASY TO INTERMEDIATE
SURFACE: PAVED ROAD
PASS REQUIRED: NO
LENGTH: 30 MILES
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: EASY TO INTERMEDIATE
LAKES LOOP ROUTE
TRAIL USES:
ROAD SHARED WITH MOTORIZED VEHICLES. RIDE WITH CAUTION.
Trailhead Address:
Mill Pond Park – Osceola, WI
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26 mile bike ride on rural roads passing by 8 different beautiful lakes.
TRAIL TYPE: ROAD
TRAIL LEVEL: EASY TO INTERMEDIATE
SURFACE: PAVED ROAD
PASS REQUIRED: NO
LENGTH: 26 MILES
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: EASY TO INTERMEDIATE
FARMINGTON LOOP ROUTE
TRAIL USES:
ROAD SHARED WITH MOTORIZED VEHICLES. RIDE WITH CAUTION.
Trailhead Address:
Mill Pond Park – Osceola, WI
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22 mile loop on rural roads passing by farmland, restored prairie and Standing Cedars. Highly recommended.
TRAIL TYPE: ROAD
TRAIL LEVEL: EASY TO INTERMEDIATE
SURFACE: PAVED ROAD
PASS REQUIRED: NO
LENGTH: 22 MILES
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE TO advanced
INTERSTATE PARK, WI PAVED ROUTE
TRAIL USES:
ROAD SHARED WITH MOTORIZED VEHICLES. RIDE WITH CAUTION.
PLEASE NOTE: BIKES NOT ALLOWED ON HIKING TRAILS.
Trailhead Address:
Interstate Park – WI
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Ride the main park road out and back for a challenging hill ride. Starting elevation is 729 ft and the highest elevation is 1,126 feet with an average grade of 4%. Strava climb category #4. Out and back is 2.03 miles. WI State Park pass required.
TRAIL TYPE: ROAD
TRAIL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED
SURFACE: PAVED ROAD
PASS REQUIRED: YES
LENGTH: 1 MILE