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Fox River State Trail
Aldo Leopold Legacy Trail System
Fox River State Trail
Please Note: Construction is now occurring on Heritage Road in the City of DePere and will impact Fox River Trail users. Trail users should use caution in this area and be alert for changes in trail surfacing and elevations where the trail crosses Heritage Road. Bicyclists are required to dismount and walk bikes through the construction zone. There will be complete trail closures at various times during the construction period which is expected to last several weeks. For up-to-date information, please check the Brown County website [exit DNR].
From downtown Green Bay, the Fox River State Trail winds along the beautiful Fox River before extending for 25 miles along a former rail corridor. The Fox River corridor has a rich history, beginning with the Native Americans who used footpaths to travel between their villages located along the river. The early French explorers, missionaries, and traders built their posts and missions along these trails.
Trail Map
- Trail Map [exit DNR]
(Brown County Segment) -
Trail Activities
Trail Facts
- Rail Trail: Yes
- Length: 25 Miles
- Surface: Asphalt - 11 miles Crushed Stone - 14 miles
- Counties: Brown, Calumet
- Communities: Green Bay, Allouez, De Pere, Rockland, Wrightstown, Holland, Greenleaf, Forest Junction, Hilbert
- State Trail Pass required for Bicycling, In-Line Skating and Horseback Riding
Bicycling on the Fox River State Trail.
DNR Photo
From the north trailhead in Green Bay, about 11 miles of the trail is asphalt-paved to Lasee Road. From Lasee Road south into Calumet County, the trail is surfaced with limestone screenings. Along the way, the trail passes by numerous overlooks along the Fox River, many local parks, and the Brown County Historical Society. A "Health Trail" along a portion of the Fox River Trail in Allouez provides trail users with an outdoor fitness challenge course.
Activities
The Fox River State Trail may bring a number of different users to the trail at the same time. It is important to use good trail etiquette to ensure the enjoyment and safety of all trail users.
Wisconsin Trail Etiquette and Safety Guidelines [PDF 2MB]
Walking, Bicycling & In-line Skating
The level grade and smooth asphalt and limestone surfaces make this trail suitable for bicyclists, walkers and joggers. The 11 miles of asphalt trail in Brown County from the northern trailhead to Lasee Road are suitable for in-line skaters. Each bicyclist and skater age 16 or older needs a Wisconsin State Trail Pass while using the trail.
Pet owners, please be sure to have your pet on a leash, 8 feet or shorter, at all times. You must pick up after your pet.
The fairly level grade and smooth surface make most of this trail accessible to wheelchair users and others with mobility impairments.
Horseback Riding
The southern portion of the trail, south of Highway 96 in the Village of Greenleaf to Ott Road in Calumet County allows horseback riding on the gravel surface. Riders are asked to limit their use of the trail immediately following a heavy rainfall to reduce the amount of damage to the trail. Riders must pick up after their horse. Each rider age 16 or older needs a Wisconsin State Trail Pass while using the trail.
Winter Activities
Snowmobiles are permitted on the limestone portion of the trail in Brown and Calumet counties. No snowmobiles or motorized vehicles are allowed on the asphalt trail segment in Brown County. Operators must follow all Wisconsin snowmobile laws, including traveling no more than 15 miles per hour within any of the village limits. The Fox River State Trail also connects to the Brown and Calumet county snowmobile trail systems.
The limestone portion of the trail is open to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, however, the trail is not groomed, and skiers and snowshoers must share the trail with snowmobiles. Skiing and snowshoeing are not allowed on the asphalt trail segment in Brown County.
Hunting
In Calumet County, the trail from Center Road to Ott Road is closed for the deer gun hunting season. Please do not use that section of trail at all during that time period.
More Information
See the links below for more information about activities, communities, area attractions, features and other useful links for the Fox River State Trail.
How to Get There
How to Get There
The north trailhead of the Fox River State Trail is near downtown Green Bay at the junction of Porlier Street and Adams Street, just south of the Mason Street bridge. Parking near the trailhead is available on Adams Street, and on weekends in the lot located under the Mason Street Bridge. Parking is also available at the Fox Point Boat Launch facility, Voyageur Park, Bomier Boat Launch and the corner of Klaus and Follett Streets in Greenleaf.
In the Area
Parks and Trails
Friendship State Trail
Heritage Hill State Park [exit DNR]
High Cliff State Park
Devil's River State Trail
Brown County Parks [exit DNR]
Calumet County Parks [exit DNR]
Tourism Listings
Nearby activities, accommodations, dining, events, and more.
Green Bay Area - WI Department of Tourism [exit DNR]
Calumet County Area - WI Department of Tourism [exit DNR]
For more information, ask:
Brown County Parks Department
P. O. Box 23600
Green Bay, WI 54305
(920) 448-4466
Calumet County Parks
N6150 County Trunk E
Hilbert, WI 54129
(920) 439-1008
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