Map of the Eisenbahn State Trail
Eisenbahn State Trail
Eisenbahn State Trail
LENGTH:
25 miles
SURFACE:
paved / unpaved
COMMUNITIES:
Eden, Campbellsport, Kewaskum, Young America, West Bend
HIGHLIGHTS:
rail trail, Wisconsin countryside, small farming communities, woodlands
RELATED LINKS:
The Eisenbahn State Trail is a 25-mile long paved and unpaved trail located in Southeastern Wisconsin. The trail extends from Eden to the south side of West Bend in the agricultural area between Fond du Lac and Milwaukee.
The trail was constructed along an abandoned railroad right-of-way. It crosses large tracts of farmland and goes through a few local farm communities. "Eisenbahn" is the German word for "railroad".
Conditions
The Eisenbahn State Trail has paved and unpaved sections. The south 5 miles of the trail, that is located in West Bend is paved, the northern 20 miles of the trail has a surface of crushed limestone. The Eisenbahn State Trail is open for hiking, bike riding, roller blading and dog walking. There are few road crossings and the grades are gentle.
Communities
The Eisenbahn State Trail passes by the following communities: Eden, Campbellsport, Kewaskum and West Bend.
Points of Interest
The Eisenbahn State Trail goes past the following points of interest:
Cambellsport High School | Regner Park |
Fireman's Park | Museum of Wisconsin Art |
River Hill Park | Riverside Park |
Moraine Park Technical College | Badger Middle School |
Barton Elementary School | Zeigler Park |
Riverfront Parkway | Forest View Park |
Lac Lawrann Conservancy | East High School |
Barton Pond | Decorah Elementary School |
End Points
The north end of the Eisenbahn State Trail is located on the south side of the community of Eden, about 7.5 miles south of Fond du Lac. Access paths extend from Reagan Drive to the trail and from the fire Department on Pine Street to the trail.
The south end of the Eisenbahn State Trail is located at Rusco Road, just west of S. River Road on the south side of West Bend.
Resources
Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the Eisenbahn State Trail in Southeastern Wisconsin.
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