The Sugar River State Trail is a scenic trail that winds its way 23 miles through picturesque countryside, connecting four Green County communities - New Glarus, where the trail starts, Monticello, Albany and Brodhead. The trail begins at Trail Headquarters located in the historic train depot in New Glarus.

A short trail connects the Sugar River State Trail to New Glarus Woods State Park. There are fourteen trestle bridges that cross over the Sugar River and its tributaries. The trail passes by farmlands, woods, scenic meadows, rolling hills, prairies and glacial topography. Sugar River State was one of the first rails-to-trails conversions in Wisconsin. It is also one of the most beautiful and simple ways to get outside and enjoy nature in south central Wisconsin.

W5508 CTH NN, New Glarus, WI 53574, Phone: 608-527-2334

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