Old Abe State Trail
(Hiking, Horseback riding, Biking, Snowmobling, Snowshoeing)
715-726-7880
The Old Abe State Trail is a paved 19.5-mile abandoned railroad grade connecting two State Parks, from Chippewa Falls to Cornell. This old railroad grade has been developed into a multi-use trail for bicyclists, snowmobilers, hikers, horseback riders and in-line skaters.

Starting at the parking lot, located at the junction of Hwy S and Hwy O, the trail is flat and easygoing. It winds through agricultural land into the community of Jim Falls where the horseback riding portion of the trail ends. Continuing north from Jim Falls, the trail follows the undeveloped shoreline of the Chippewa River (The Old Abe Flowage). Solitude and wildlife are abundant. Five miles north of Jim Falls, you will arrive in historic "Cobban", site of the Cobban Bridge. North of Cobban the trail leaves the Chippewa River for several miles before rejoining the river just south of Cornell.

Begin your trail experience at either the trail head on 97th Avenue (junction of Hwy S & Hwy O), or in Cornell at the Mill Yard Park, or at the Town Hall parking lot in Jim Falls. The Old Abe State Trail connects with the Duncan Creek Trail northeast of County Highway I. The Duncan Creek Trail is a five-mile loop through downtown Chippewa Falls and can be accessed from multiple locations

.A trail pass is required for all individuals, age 16 or older, who are biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing or in-line skating on certain, designated trails (trail passes are not required for hiking). 2010 pricing: $20 for annual passes and $4 for daily passes and are valid on all Wisconsin State Trails (prices are subject to change).Passes are available as self-registration on the trail, at the Chippewa Area Visitors Center, the Cornell Visitor Center, Cenex in Jim Falls, and Spring Street Sports in Chippewa Falls.

Duncan Creek Parkway Trail
(Biking, Hiking)
Five mile loop through Chippewa Falls city limits ideal for biking, hiking, and in-line skating. Connects to the Old Abe State Trail northeast of County Highway I.

Brunet Island State Park
(Biking, Hiking)
Cornell WI
(715) 239-6888
The Jean Brunet Nature Trail is a self-guided walking trail with signs along the trail describing the history and nature of the area. This .8-mile trail dramatically demonstrates the incredible variety in nature that we sometimes take for granted. This trail starts near the main bridge to the island.

The Pine and Timber trails are in an area enclosed by the loop of the park road. The Pine trail meanders through a Red (Norway) Pine plantation. The Timber trail links the north campground to the beach and picnic areas.This trail leads the hiker through majestic strands of mature Hemlock and young strands of Aspen.

The Spruce Trail follows along the Fisher River from the Pine Trail to the picnic area.

On the mainland, hikers all year around and cross-country skiers in the winter, use the Nordic Trail. The trail starts at the park office and leads along a scenic tour of the Fisher River and over a variety of glacial terrain. The trail is divided into a short loop and a long loop. It is groomed for classical skiing during the winter. The trail includes orientation signs to serve as guides, and there are benches along the way to rest on and enjoy the quiet.

Ice Age National Scenic 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 Scenic Trail include 23 miles of well-marked trails crossing Chippewa County. Begin your visit at the Chippewa Moraine Interpretive Center and experience hands-on activities. No motorized vehicles,horses or mountain bikes are allowed off public roads in the Reserve or on the Ice 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 State 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, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding)
715-726-7880
The trail begins at the parking lot off 225th Avenue in Chippewa Falls.
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 are 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 Wisconsin State Parks and Forests for the calendar year.

River Road Trails
(Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking)
715-726-7880
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 be 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 riding, Cross-country skiing, Hiking)
715-726-7880
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)
715-839-1353
Half a mile along the Chippewa River north of Jim Falls featuring a fantastic spring wildflower display and wooded, river-bottom habitat.

Riverview Reserve
(Snowshoeing, Inline skating, Mountain biking, Hiking)
715-726-7880
Two miles of trails through scenic terrain below the Lake 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 an orange gate signifying limited use access. Regular motorized traffic is prohibited on these trails to preserve the trail surface.

Snowmobile Trails
300 miles of groomed county trails provide exciting riding in Chippewa County. The trail system travels through most of our friendly communities and will connect the snowmobiler with thousands of miles of other Wisconsin trails. Ride through farm wood lots, across fields, and in sections of the County Forest which provide 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.

ATV Trails
Chippewa County welcomes ATV'ers to enjoy over 15 miles of ATV trails 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. The rider 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 wildlife. 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 on this two-way trail.

Parking for the trail is on Hwy M, 2 miles west of Hwy CC, and just north of 225th Aven on 157th St. (2 miles east of hwy AA)

ATV Map

Moon Ridge Trails Area
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.

Located at 245th Ave, 250th Ave, and 226th St, in an area south of Hwy M and east of Hwy E.

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.

Chippewa County Forest
The 33,000-acre Chippewa County Forest offers a wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities. Much of the forest is located within the glaciated terminal moraine, created by the former Wisconsin Glacier. It consists of oak, aspen, and hardwood stand on the uplands, interspersed with wetlands and lakes in the low-lying areas. The rolling topography offers some excellent terrain for a variety of recreational trails. The Hickory Ridge and River Road cross-country ski trails are located in the forest, with over 12 miles between them. Within the County Forest, is a portion of the 360 miles of county snowmoblie trails. For the horseback rider, there are over 22 miles of horse trails. There are 19 miles of ATV trails. Over half of the 18-plus miles of Ice Age Hiking Trail in Chippewa County, are located within the County Forest. In addition, there are many miles of old logging trails that offer additional hiking opportunities. Hunting, camping, and berry picking are also popular activites.