Map of the Wiouwash State Trail - Southern Section
Wiouwash State Trail - Southern Section
Wiouwash State Trail - Southern Section
LENGTH:
22 miles
SURFACE:
unpaved - crushed stone / paved
COMMUNITIES:
Hortonville, Larsen, Allenville, Oshkosh
HIGHLIGHTS:
rail trail, miles of uninterrupted woodlands, wildlife, farmland, rural communities
NEARBY TRAILS:
Friendship Trail
Interstate 40 Multi-Use Path
RELATED LINKS:
The Wiouwash State Trail has two separate sections of unpaved trails located in Western Wisconsin. The northern section is 19 miles long and spans between Birnamwood and Split Rock. The southern section is 22 miles long and spans between Hortonville and Oshkosh. There is a gap of over 30 miles between the two sections of the trail. The trail was constructed along an abandoned railroad right-of-way and has long sweeping curves and gentle grades
The southern section of the Wiouwash State Trail is remote and travels through sections of hardwood forest, across rivers and wetlands, past farmland and through several rural communities. The south end of the trail travels along the shores of Lake Butte des Morts and the Fox River in Oshkosh eventually ending up at the campus of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. A few blocks to the east are the paved pathways along Millers Bay and the Menominee Park Zoo. This park along the bay would make a nice resting spot for trail users.
Conditions
The southern section of the Wiouwash State Trail is unpaved with a surface of crushed limestone, with a portion of paved trail within Oshkosh. The trail is open for bike riding, running and walking. Snowmobiles are permitted during winter months outside of urban areas.
Communities
The southern section of the Wiouwash State Trail goes past the following communities: Hortonville, Larsen, Allenville and Oshkosh.
Points of Interest
The southern section of the Wiouwash State Trail goes past the following points of interest:
| Black Otter Lake |
| Underpass at State Highway 10 |
| Trailhead Park |
| Oshkosh - Larsen Trail Prairies State Natural Area |
| Lak Butte Des Morts |
| Spellman's Marina |
| Shapiro Park |
| University of Wisconsin Oshkosh |
Nearby Trails
Friendship Trail: the two trails meet up in along State Highway 10 about 8 miles to the west of Menasha.
End Points
The north end of the southern section of the Wiouwash State Trail is located off of Lakeview Avenue in Hortonville
The south end of the trail is located at the west end of W. Murdock Avenue in Oshkosh. There is an additional set of paved trails just to the south on the campus of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.
Resources
Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the southern section of the Wiouwash State Trail in Eastern Wisconson.
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