Bike Trail Listing

Trail Access:	In Madison, the Southwest Path has a number of bicycle/pedestrian access points, including Randall Avenue, Commonwealth Avenue, Odana Road, Midvale Boulevard, and Hammersley Road. In Fitchburg, there's a 12-car parking area at Dawley Park on Seminole Highway (1/4 mile east of the Badger State Trail on the Capital City State Trail). Library Park [exit DNR] in the village of Belleville is adjacent to the trail. The park offers five parking spaces, picnic tables, a historic library and a gazebo. New trailheads will be constructed in Monticello and Monroe.
Trail Access:	Bicyclists age 16 and older will have to have state trail passes.
Distance:	40-mile trail extending from Madison to the Illinois State line.
Trail Cautions:	Due to a slight bend in the tunnel, you look into total darkness when looking forward in the tunnel.
Additional Map:	Badger State Trail Map (.pdf)

Badger State Trail is a "Rails to Trails" trail extending from Madison, WI to the Illinois state line. At the state line it connects to the Jane Addams Trail which brings you into Freeport, Il. , Located between Belleville and Monticello, the bike trail goes through Stewart tunnel, which will be a highlight for bicycle riders. Due to a slight bend in the tunnel, you look into total darkness when looking forward in the tunnel. A total of over $300,000 was spent to make the tunnel safe for bikers.