The Red Cedar State Trail, one of Wisconsin's first 'Rail-Trails', runs from Menomonie to County Y, offering bikers, walkers, and joggers a lovely ride through a countryside along the Red Cedar River. The trail offers scenic river views, interesting rock formations, railroad trestles, local wildlife, and a few historical sites. The trail is flat, without hill climbs, making it accessible and pleasant even for seniors and families with kids. Most of the trail is shaded by oak, birch, elm and aspen and occasionally by red and white pines, and maple trees. Thick patches of ferns can be spotted in the shady places along the trail. Several species of wildflowers grow along the trail. In some parts, the trail passes corn fields and wide open prairie. In the late afternoon, it is likely to spot white-tailed deer, raccoons, chipmunks, and many species of birds.
Menomonie, WI
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