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Welcome To The Trail.
If you enjoy
bicycling, walking, running, in-line skating, cross-country skiing or snowmobiling, then the Chippewa River State Trail is
the place for you.
The trail is between Eau Claire and Durand in west central Wisconsin. Much of it lies on the
bed of the old Milwaukee Road railroad line that was built in 1882. The railroad line was abandoned in 1980 and is now part
of the Wisconsin state trails network. The overall trail is relatively flat and is perfect for all sorts of activity
for all age groups. This trail is one of three state regional
trails that make up the Chippewa Valley Trail System. It is already connected to the Red Cedar State Trail and will eventually
be connected to the Old Abe State Trail. Once completed, this trail system will be approximately 70 miles in length and connect
together the cities of Menomonie, Durand, Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls and Cornell.
UPDATE:
The regional trail is not currently connected between the cities of Eau
Claire and Chippewa Falls at this time. However there are some sections that are in the process of being developed very
shortly and be completed in 2010. Over the last few years a number of addtional trails were completed within the cities
of Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls and Altoona. Please check back later on this site for future updates on any trail developments
in the area.
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