400 State Trail 22 miles

E13660 State Highway 33, Reedsburg

The 400 State Trail is located between Reedsburg and Elroy with 5 communities conveniently spaced along the trail to provide small town hospitality. Part of the 101-mile State Trail System. A mostly level trail. Trail is used for bicycling, walking, and snowmobiling. There is also a 7-mile horse trail parallel to the bike trail between Wonewoc and LaValle.

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Beaver Creek Reserve

S1 County Road K, Fall Creek

Moderate difficulty. There are several trail loop options. Scenic, winding trails on two separate sections of the reserve, offer views of two creeks and the Eau Claire River. A local favorite $3 for adults, $1 for children (15 and under), free for members of Beaver Creek.

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Big Falls County Park

11998 N 110th Ave, Chippewa Falls

Located in the town of Seymour, the trails at Big Falls cut through mixed coniferous/ hardwood forest on either side of County Highways Q and K.

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Bjornsen Recreation Center Trail

Knapp

Easy difficulty. Trail loop options through woods with creeks and several footbridges as well. From I-94 take the Hwy Q exit and drive north to 700 Avenue. Turn right and head to 160th Street. Look for signs. You might have to park at the gate and walk to the center. Otherwise, there is ample parking at the center.

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Brunet Island State Park

23125 255th St., Cornell

Many campers are drawn to Brunet Island State Park’s quiet lagoons and channels, perfect for fishing, canoeing, swimming, or just watching wildlife (the park is well-known for its roaming deer population). If you’re an adventurous camper, check out the Old Abe State Trail, a 20-mile abandoned railroad grade that connects Brunet Island with Lake Wissota State Park. You won’t leave disappointed.

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Buffalo River State Park Trail

36 miles - This is a multi-purpose trail that parallels Hwy 10 passing through the communities of Mondovi, Eleva, Strum, Osseo and Fairchild connecting to Eau Claire County operated ATV trails.

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Cadott School Forest

Cadott

Several loops go through woods past two creeks and a covered bridge as well. From Hwy 29, take the Cty Rd X exit and drive to Cty Rd XX. Head north to 80th Street. Head east for 1 ½ miles and look for a gravel dead-end road. You might have to park at the gate and walk into the educational building area. Otherwise, there is parking at the building.

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Chippewa County Riverview Reserve Trail

Chippewa Falls

Easy difficulty. Trails go through woods and meadows. Some pass by small ponds as well as Lake Wissota. Take Hwy 178 north to Wissota Green Blvd (east of St. Joseph’s Hospital) and then on Beach Drive. There is a small parking lot near the trailhead. Parking also available near the Chippewa River bridge on 178.

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Chippewa Moraine State Rec. Area

13394 Cty Hwy M, New Auburn

Situated along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, the 3180-acre Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area offers unspoiled beauty with kettle lakes and many glacial features. The Chippewa Moraine is one of nine units of the Ice Age National Scientific Reserve.

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Chippewa Off Road Bike Association (CORBA)

A volunteer organization established to promote mountain biking opportunities in the Chippewa Valley. Whether you’re a snowshoer, cyclist, trail runner, geocacher or casual hiker, check out our membership and volunteer opportunities. CORBA also organizes many popular races throughout the year.

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Chippewa River State Trail

 This former railroad corridor parallels the Chippewa River and including river bottoms, prairies, sandstone bluffs, wetlands, and more. Trailruns from Phoenix Park in Eau Claire to Caryville. Joins the Red Cedar Trail in the Dunnville Bottoms near the confluence of the Red Cedar and Chippewa rivers.

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Chippewa Valley Roller Derby

Join the tribe as either a skater, referee, coach or a volunteer for the area's first women's flat track roller derby league. Seriously, these girls are awesome.

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City Wells Trail

Eau Claire

Difficulty: Easy. Description: Three-mile loop trail begins near the city wells and heads into the woods. Directions: From the North Crossing (Hwy 312) head north on Riverview Drive. Park in the dirt lot near the wells buildings off Riverview Drive.

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Coon Fork Lake County Park - Campground

E 25501 County Road CF, Augusta

Located 30 miles from Eau Claire, this serene campsite has a boat landing and rental, picnic shelter, swimming beach, volleyball court, playground, hiking trails, and more. Makes for a quiet weekend getaway.

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Country Villa Motel and Country Camping

10765 County Hwy Q, Chippewa Falls

34 sites

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Duncan Creek Campground

12528 102nd Ave., Chippewa Falls

35 sites. Campground offers spacious campsites, electrical hook-ups, playgrounds, fishing in Duncan Creek, canoe access, nestled the cool of large deciduous and coniferous trees.

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Dunham's Sporting Goods

1501 N Broadway St., Menomonie

A one-stop shop for equipment related to fishing, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, and hunting, with snowshoeing gear available seasonally. Dunham's has a number of locations across the midwest, selling a range of outdoor gear like bicycles, fishing, footwear, sports, camping, kayaking, hunting, golf, and more.

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Eau Claire Moms on the Run

The group is for all women, not just moms, and all fitness levels are welcome. They focus on interval training to increase cardiovascular fitness levels and maximize metabolism benefits. Start out right where you are at, and walk/jog/run your way up…

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Eau Claire River Route

1.5 miles - Trail goes from downtown Eau Claire to the East Side Hill

Start at the paved trailhead hidden across from the L.E. Phillips Memorial Library's underground parking entrance. The trail brings you across to the north side of the river on an old railroad trestle S bridge that offers spectacular views of the quarter-mile long Banbury Place industrial complex and of course, the valley. The trails in Phoenix Park and Boyd Park now connect and are ready for downtown cyclists.

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Evergreen Ski Trail

E 25501 County Road CF, Augusta

Easy to moderate difficulty. 2.2 miles of trail loops are open for hikers in the spring, summer, and fall. The westernmost trail follows Coon Fork Creek. $3 fee. Located 5 miles north of Augusta on Cty Rd CF (across the road from Coon Forks County Park). Park at a small dirt lot.

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Fairfax Park - Trail

4200 Fairfax St., Eau Claire

Difficulty: Easy. Small woods trail that doubles as ski trail goes into small prairie area past a few ponds and re-enters woods. Directions: Access Fairfax Park Drive from either Golf Road and park in the Fairfax Pool lot, or go down Fairfax Street and park near the ball fields south of South Middle School.

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Geuttinger Woods + Wildlife Area

Eau Claire

Easy difficulty. Semi-groomed trails wander through dense woodland. Head south from Eau Claire on Hwy 37. Look for a sign on the left shortly after passing Cty Rd HH. Short drive up a hill takes you to a small parking lot and trailhead.

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Girls on the Run of the Chippewa Valley

Eau Claire

A transformational physical activity based positive youth development program for girls 3rd-5th grade. Teaches life skills through dynamic interactive lessons and running games. Donate or volunteer as a running buddy, coach, or help with events, fundraising, and grants.

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Harstad County Park - Camping

County Road HHH, Augusta

This 43 acre park has 27 quiet and rustic campsites and no electricity or running water. The campsites overlook the Eau Claire river, and fishing and canoeing are popular past times at the beach. A large open shelter and ball field can be reserved. A great place to enjoy the simpleness and rawness of the outdoors.

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