Elroy-Sparta State Trail Conditions

Conditions as of Thursday, July 2, 2009:

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The trail is in good condition. Baltimore orioles, indigo buntings and rose breasted grosbeaks can be seen. Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail [exit DNR].

The Sparta Depot, Kendall Depot, Elroy Commons and both walk-in campgrounds are all open. Well repair in the Elroy walk-in campground has been completed.

Bikers age 16 and older must purchase a pass before riding the trail. State trail passes can be purchased at the Kendall Depot/Trail Headquarters; (608) 463-7109, the Sparta Depot; (888) 540-8434 and other vendors along the trail. A listing of pass vendors is posted in each town.

If you would like to help in our efforts to control the spread of garlic mustard on the trail, please contact Jayne Collins.

Elroy-Sparta National Trail, Inc. [exit DNR], the trail's friends group
Road Conditions [exit DNR]
Weather [exit DNR]

For more information, ask Jayne Collins at Wildcat Mountain State Park, (608) 337-4775.