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Red Cedar Trail, Wisconsin Photos

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the south end of the Red Cedar trail

Here is the south end of the Red Cedar trail. The view it offers can not be any better!

the bridge that connects Red Cedar trail to the Chippewa River Trail.

Here is a photo of what the river looks like above the bridge that connects Red Cedar trail to the Chippewa River Trail. The bridge is one of the longest bridges you will find on any trail in the country. A must see!

Every bridge on the Red Cedar Trail offers not only scenic beauty

Every bridge on the Red Cedar Trail offers not only scenic beauty, but a great opportunity to reach down to fetch your water bottle.

Red Cedar trail beauty

Here is another great example of Red Cedar trail beauty.

you can stop midway on a bridge to enjoy the river and streams below

The Red Cedar trail offers you the opportunity where you can stop midway on a bridge to enjoy the river and streams below. Look for fish, they are down there.

these canopied areas offer great relief from the hea

One of the more enjoyable parts of the Red Cedar trail is where the trees canopy its riders. On a hot day, these canopied areas offer great relief from the heat. Watch for wild life along the way.

red cedar trail

Red Cedar trail is a place where you can lay down your bike, spread a blanket and enjoy the sunshine. A picnic basket will complement it further. Too bad wine and bicycling do not mix, but a cold bottle of spring water is just as good for these precious moments.

Red Cedar Trail beauty

Here is another example of Red Cedar Trail beauty. It can't get any better than this!

Picnic table are placed along Red Cedar Trail

Picnic table are placed along Red Cedar Trail for your convenience. A great place to rest and converse with other bicyclists. Red Cedar trail offer places along it path where bicyclists can stop and picnic. The beauty of this particular rest stop must be seen in person to fully appreciate how special this trail really is.

Red Cedar trail's scenic beauty and tranquility

Another example of Red Cedar trail's scenic beauty and tranquility!

Downsville

Located in Downsville (about six miles south of the north trail head) is a small town with a museum and a wonderful Inn (Creamery Restaurant Inn) where bicyclists are welcome to stay and eat (a bit pricey though).

Red Cedar Trail underpass near Downsville, Wisconsin

Red Cedar Trail underpass near Downsville, Wisconsin. They can't make it any easier to cross a major highway (25). This trail is very biker friendly for both old and young alike.

The Red Cedar trail has some of the longest bridges you will find in Wisconsin

Don't you love it when you come across a long bridge. The Red Cedar trail has some of the longest bridges you will find in Wisconsin.

Note how small the bicylist appears in the far distance

Here is another view of how long this bridge really is. Note how small the bicylist appears in the far distance.

Red Cedar trail shows off...

Another example of how the Red Cedar trail shows off the beauty of the surrounding countryside.

Red Cedar trail hugs the river

Another great shot of how the Red Cedar trail hugs the river. We stopped here to enjoy the view and take a sip from our water bottle.

the Red Cedar trail overlooks scenic areas of the river

As you can see, the Red Cedar trail overlooks scenic areas of the river, connecting streams and marshes.

a bluff that overlooks the Red Cedar Trail

Here is a picture of a bluff that overlooks the Red Cedar Trail. It's hard to capture the beauty of what this trail offers. A must ride for the serious recreational trail bicyclist.

he Red Cedar trail offers both canopied and open sections

The Red Cedar trail offers both canopied and open sections. The surface is hard making the ride easy and enjoyable.

one of the most scenic trails in Wisconsin

As you can see, the Red Cedar trail is one of the most scenic trails in Wisconsin. A must ride!

wooden bridge on the Red Cedar trail

This wooden bridge on the Red Cedar trail spans a creek and marshy area. Perfect place to view wild life and take a sip from your water bottle. Very scenic!

the trail that follows the Red Cedar River

Here is another perfect view of the trail that follows the Red Cedar River.

a little south of the northern trail head located in Menomonie, Wisconsin

This photo is a little south of the northern trail head located in Menomonie, Wisconsin. The Red Cedar river is on the right just beyond the trees. On the left is a beautiful carpet of ground cover spreading over a steep slope.

The Red Cedar Bike Trail Home Page

The Red Cedar State Trail photo tour (July, 2005).

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