Old Abe State Trail
(Biking, Hiking, Snowmobile, In-line Skating, Horseback)
The Old Abe Trail is a paved, 19.4 mile, multi-use trail. It winds through agricultural and forest land while following the Chippewa River. There is an abundance if wildlife and natural beauty.
Starting at the parking lot at the junction of Hwy S and Hwy O, the trail is flat and easy going, adjacent and parallel to the blacktop trail is the equestrian trail. It winds through agricultural land into the community of Jim Falls, where the horseback riding portion of the trail ends.
Passes are required for all persons 16 or older biking and in-line skating.2008 prices are: seasonal passes are $15 and daily passes are $4 and are good on all Wisconsin State Trails. (prices subject to change). Passes are available at various local merchants, Lake Wissota and Brunet Island State Parks, Chippewa County Parks and Forest Office, Cornell Visitor's Center and the Chippewa Falls Area Visitor Center.
One of the trailheads is located northeast of Chippewa Falls. From Highway 53, follow County Highway S for about 5.5 miles. At the junction if Highway S and Highway O, turn left on 97th Avenue.
The other trailhead is located in Cornell at the Mill Yard Park. Highway 64/178 and Park Road.

Duncan Creek Parkway Trail
(Biking, Hiking, In-Line Skating)
Five mile loop through Chippewa Falls city limits ideal for biking, hiking, and inline skating. Will connect to Old Abe Trail in the future.

Brunet Island State Park
(Biking, Hiking, Snow-shoeing, Cross Country Skiing)
Cornell WI
(715) 239-6888
Jean Brunet: The Jean Bruent Trail is a 3/4 mile self-guided nature trail for foot travel only, which follows some of the channels on the north part of the island.
Timber Trail: This trail is approximately one mile long, crossing the interior of the island. It travels through a wooded area recovering from a tornado which hit the park in 1977.
Spruce Trail: This trail follows the Fisher River for about 1/2 mile from the boat landing to the picnic area. Hikers can cross the picnic area and return to the boat landing via the Timber Trail.
Pine Trail: This trail is also about 1/2 mile long. It connects the Timber and Spruce Trails.
Nordic Trail: The Nordic Trail is on the mainland, beginning at the park
office. A ski trail during the winter, it travels about 4.3 miles through
wooded terrain.
Bike Trail: The bike trail link is a 1 mile, paved bike trail, which takes
you from the Brunet Island park entrance to the Old Abe State Trail.

Ice Age Trail
(Hiking, Snow-shoeing)
13394 Co Highway M, New Auburn, WI 54757
(715) 967-2800
The Chippewa Moraine and Firth Lake segments of the Ice Age National
Scientific Trail include 23 miles of well-marked trails crossing Chippewa
County. Begin your visit at the Chippewa Moraine Interpretive Center where you are encouraged to experience hands-on activities. No motorized vehicles,horses or mountain bikes are allowed off public roads in the Reserve or on the Ixe Age Trail. Primitive camping is available at designated areas. Ice Age trailhead parking can also be found in several other spots in Chippewa County; on County Hwy 'CC' about 2 miles north of Cornell, on Cty. 'E' about 2 miles south of Cty. 'M', and on Cty. 'M' about 1 mile east of State Hwy.40
Hikers - be aware that trails may vary in difficulty and are not surfaced.
Moderate climbs or descents may be encountered. Trail surfaces can become slippery when wet, leaf covered, and loose gravel can be encountered. Roots and small stumpage may also be present in some areas.

Mill Yard Park
(Hiking)
Bridge Street, Cornell
(715) 239-3717
Mill Yard Park, located on the banks of the Chippewa River on Bridge Street in Cornell is a picturesque 10-acre park that features 2 ball fields, the Visitor's Center, pavilion, playground, drinking water, toilet facilities & parking for the near by Old Abe Trail.

Irvine Park
(Hiking, Snow-shoeing, cross- country skiing)
Bridgewater Ave & Highway 124 Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 723-3890
The trail in Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls is approximately 2 miles of gently rolling terrain through a mature mixed hardwood forest. The trail is routinely groomed for skiing during the winter months. Parallel to the trail is a snowshoe trail. When the trail is not covered with snow, it can be used as one of many hiking trails throughout the park. This particular trail base is wood chips. The paved roads through Irvine Park are also used for hiking through all seasons.
Visitors will find over 300 acres of natural and scenic beauty throughout the park. The park offers a zoo, petting zoo, scenic dam, museum and other historical displays. Picnic shelters and restrooms are also available.

Hickory Ridge Trail
(Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking, Horseback Riding)
The trail begins at the parking lot off 225th Avenue.
This trail winds through quiet and scenic oak and aspen forests. The trail length is 14.2 km. It consists of 3 loops. All loops are signed with either a snowflake blazer or a blazer depicting a skier, complete with kilometer markings. Rest shelters are located at the North and South loops. No dogs permitted.
South Loop: The trail begins at the parking lot off 225th Avenue. The first kilometer is two ways. Use caution and watch for other skiers.
North Loop: The terrain becomes more challenging with longer downhill and uphill grades.
Tram Lake Loop: This trail exits the North Loop just beyond Kilometer 3 and is the most challenging section of the entire system. The Tram Lake Loop is 3.5 kilometers.

Lake Wissota State Park Trail
(Biking, Hiking, Cross Country Skiing, Snowmobile, Snow-shoeing, Horseback Riding)
18127 County Hwy O
Chippewa Falls WI
(715) 382-4574
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
Directions: 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.
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.

River Road Trails
(Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking)
Travel north on County Road CC from Cornell for about 2.2 miles to 239th Avenue. Turn east and travel about 0.4 miles to the trailhead.
The River Road Tail is located along the Chippewa River. Two separate trails challenge intermediate and advanced skiers through rolling terrain and along the more-gentle grade of the River Road to the parking area. Beginning skiers will find the River Road itself to be a good place to practice their strides.
The Blue Trail is the longer of the two trails. It winds through some of the more challenging terrain with steeper downhill and uphill grades. This trail is most appropriate for advanced skiers. The trail is 4 km from the parking area to the return and the parking area.
The Yellow Trail is 2.4 km. The skier will encounter more gentle slopes. The trail is still difficult enough to classed as an intermediate trail as there are some steeper grades.
Bike Trail: The bike trail is a 1 mile, paved bike trail. It takes you from the the park entrance to the Old Abe State Trail.

Hay Meadow Horse Trail
(horseback)
An 8.75 mile long equestrian trail is located in the southwest section of the Chippewa County Forest with trail head, parking area, and pit toilets located approximately 1 mile north of the Bob Lake Road on the Hay Meadow Trail. The rolling glacial moraine in this area of the forest offers constant changes in terrain and landscapes passing by many lakes, ponds, and woodland streams.

Wildflower Trail
(hiking)
Half a mile along the Chippewa River north of Jim Falls featuring a fantastic spring wildflower display and wooded, river-bottom habitat.

Nature Trail South of Wissota Dam
(snow shoeing, in-line skating, mountain bike, hiking)
Two miles of trails through scenic terrain below the Wissota Dam.

Deer Fly Trail Area
(Hiking)
The Deer Fly Trail is located in the Chippewa Forest in Northern Chippewa County. From the north the trail entrance is located 2 miles west of the junction of County Roads M and E
The Deer Fly Trail area is in the Chippewa County Forest. This area comprises approximately 8,589 acres. Glaciated in the past, this area is a portion of the terminal moraine of the Chippewa Lobe of the Great Wisconsin Glacier. It is characterized by rolling hills, sharp ridges, numerous lakes and streams and supports a wide variety of plants and animals. Numerous trails allow access into the area. The trail is blocked with and orange gate signifying limited use access. Regular motorized traffic is prohibited on these trails to preserve the trail surface.

Snowmobile Trails
Miles of groomed county trails provide exciting riding in Chippewa County. The trail system travels through most of our friendly communities and will connect you with thousands of miles of other Wisconsin trails. You'll ride through farm wood lots, across fields, and in sections of the County Forest providing a panoramic view of the county. Some of the more scenic sections of trail include the segments from Jim Falls north through the County Forest, from Holcombe to Stanley, and from STH 40 west and north.
If you own and ride a snowmobile you should belong to a Snowmobile Club. The trails are here because of a lot of hard work by club volunteers of 605 clubs statewide. Join one of your local clubs and help. We need you. Remember, riding on snowmobile trails is a privilege, not a right.

ATV Trails
Chippewa County welcomes you to enjoy over 15 miles of ATV trail through the Chippewa County Forest. The hills, valleys and challenging terrain of the trail, were created by the action of glaciers, many thousands of years ago. This glacial topography is what makes this area ideal for ATV riding. You will be challenged with steep hills and valleys, as the trail winds past small lakes and beaver ponds, as well as, spectacular vistas and abundant wild life. The Chippewa County ATV Trail is normally open to ATV riding from May 1st to November 15th of each year, except in case of emergency, when the County may close and gate the trail. Be cautious, as you never know what's around the next corner, or over the next hill, on this two-way trail!

RULES: IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANYONE TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO CAUSE SOIL EROSION, POLLUTION, OR OTHER DAMAGE.
NO UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLE, INCLUDING ATV'S, MAY TRAVEL TRAILS WHICH ARE GATED, CABLED, BUNKERED, OR POSTED WITH RESTRICTIVE SIGNS.
CARS, TRUCKS, OR SIMILAR VEHICLES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON ATV TRAILS, SNOWMOBILE TRAILS, OR SIMILAR TRAIL SYSTEMS, UNLESS POSTED "OPEN TO ALL MOTOR VEHICLES".
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATV'S) AND SNOWMOBILES MAY ONLY OPERATE ON DESIGNATED TRAILS AND ROUTES. ATV'S MAY NOT OPERATE ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTY FOREST DURING SHOOTING HOURS OF GUN DEER SEASON. NO VEHICLE MAY BE PARKED, STOPPED, OR LEFT STANDING IN ANY MANNER AS TO BLOCK, OBSTRUCT OR LIMIT USE OF ANY ROAD OR TRAIL. NO PERSON SHALL OPERATE AN ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE OR SNOWMOBILE AT A SPEED IN EXCESS OF 10 MILES PER HOUR ON ANY PORTION OF A DESIGNATED TRAIL THAT IS POSTED WITH CAUTION SIGNS CONSISTING OF BLACK SYMBOLS OR LETTERS ON YELLOW BACKING. OPERATORS OF A SNOWMOBILE OR ATV MUST ABIDE BY ALL REGULATORY TRAIL SIGNS. IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANYONE TO DAMAGE OR DESTROY ANY GATE OR SIGN IN ANY COUNTY FOREST, COUNTY PARK, OR ON OTHER LANDS UNDER THE MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OF THE COUNTY.

Moon Ridge Trails
There are many trails and roads which access this area, some of which are gated to restrict vehicle traffic, and to reduce damage to the trail. Most of the trails are the result of past logging activity and are merely a dead-end. Others loop and connect with other trails, which come back out to the Moonridge Trail. A segment of the Ice Age Trail, which crosses 20 miles of County Forest land, also winds its way through this area of the County Forest.
The County Forest is your to enjoy. Recreational opportunities include hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, snowmobiling, bird watching, mushrooming, and cross-country skiing. Other opportunities include firewood cutting and timber harvesting. Please be careful with fire and avoid littering. For more information, contact the Chippewa County Forest and Parks Department, 711 North Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 or call us at (715) 726-7880.