Lake Wissota Trails

Trail Uses: Biking, Hiking, Snowshoeing, Cross-country Skiing, Snowmobiling, Horseback Riding

Directions: Lake Wissota is located approximately 7 miles northeast of Chippewa Falls. From Highway 53 follow County Highway S for about 5.5 miles, turn right on County Highway O. Drive east 2 miles to the park entrance.

From Highway 29, exit on County Highway X. Follow County Highway X north and west. Drive north on County Highway K, then west on County Highway O to the park entrance.

Fees: Each vehicle entering the park must have an admission sticker. Single day passes may be purchased as well as annual stickers which are honored in all WI State Parks and Forests for the calendar year.

Trails Descriptions: There are over 11 miles of scenic trails that pass along Lake Wissota's north shores and wind through woodland, prairie, lowland forest and marsh. Although the trails are not developed for biking, bikes are permitted on all but three of the trails. For area horse owners, there is also an 11-mile horse trail maintained within the park. For winter enthusiasts, there are plenty of trails. The park offers 7.5 miles of groomed and tracked cross-country ski trails. Snowshoeing is permitted in all areas of the park except on groomed trails. In addition, nearly 4.75 miles of snowmobile trails connect with the County's trail system of more that 150 miles.