Wisconsin Trails Network Plan Update
Enjoying the Sugar River State Trail. Photo courtesy of Wisconsin Bike Federation.
Initially approved in 2002 and updated in 2003, the Wisconsin Trails Network Plan describes a vision of a statewide network of interconnected rail trails into which smaller state, county, municipal, partnership and private trails feed. In response to a request from the Legislative Trails Caucus, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released a draft update to the Trails Network Plan that brings the plan’s information to a new, more user-friendly format. As part of this release, the DNR also requests input from the public on how they use or may use, the trail corridors identified.
The Trails Network Plan update is an interactive web map that allows users to see the potential trail corridors identified in the 2002 Plan and those that have been developed into state and local trails. As part of the public input period, the web map contains an input form that allows the public to share which developed trail corridors they presently use and which trail corridors they may be interested in utilizing in the future.
View the Interactive Trails Network Plan Update and Public Input Form
The interactive Trails Network Plan Update and Public Input Form are best viewed on a tablet, laptop or desktop computer. The platform will function on mobile devices, but the user experience may be slightly diminished.
Trails Network Plan Frequently Asked Questions [PDF]
Have Your Voice Heard!
DNR welcomes comments on the Trails Network Plan Update and future trail development. The public input period will remain open through August 7, 2023 through the Interactive Trails Network Plan Update and Public Input Form.
In addition to the Interactive Trails Network Plan Update and Public Input Form, the public may also submit comments to Phil Rynish, Property Planning Section Manager, by:
Email: DNRFLPropertyPlanningPublicInput@Wisconsin.gov
Phone: 608-977-0286
U.S. Mail: Wisconsin DNR
Attn: Phil Rynish LF/6
PO Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707-7921