June 1st, 2011 by justin trails
The Third Tunnel 3/4 mile long tunnel on the west end of the Elroy-Sparta State Bike Trail in Wisconsin. This trail links with the La Crosse River State Trail and then to the Great River Trail in Onalaska. On the east end it is linked with the 400 trail from Elroy to Reedsburg. The base is crushed limestone with no more than 3 % grade.
This trail was the first in the Rail-Trail Conversion in 1967 when the Wisconsin Conservation Service purchased the right of way.
May 31st, 2011 by justin trails
Originally uploaded by dresmall
Justin Trails Resort is a quick ride away from this photo location and home of the Elroy-Sparta State Bike Trail.
Ben was created by Fast Corp. of Sparta, Wisconsin. A new bridge has been installed to allow for easy riding to downtown Sparta.
January 24th, 2009 by justin trails
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Bike the famous Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail complete with three tunnels—a Steven Spielberg movie kind of experience. Are you ready for a longer ride? Add the 21-mile La Crosse River Trail, the 18-mile Great River Trail, the 23-mile “400″ or the 12-mile Omaha Trail. Of course, you’ll need a Sparta Inn for your overnights. The Elroy-Sparta trail is 32 miles in length on the abandoned Chicago & Northwestern Railroad bed and passes through three rock tunnels. The Kendall and Wilton tunnels are ¼ mile long and the Norwalk tunnel is ¾ mile long. The trail is covered with limestone screenings and provides a smooth riding surface. The 34 bridges have been planked and protected by railings. The Elroy-Sparta Trail is considered to be the first rails to trails hiking and biking trail in the nation. Need a shuttle or a bike rental? Mountain Biking is permitted on our trails. Here is a topographical map to get a sneak preview. www.justintrails.com/winter.html#map The snowshoe trails through the woods follow International Mountain Bicycling Association guidelines for single track trails for lodging guests to use or day use for $5/per person. For guided riding, additional trails, full service family bicycle shop visit Pete and Alycann Taylor at www.bluedogcycles.com Here are some great websites for additional information on bicycling: Trails from Rails and in case of any injuries… |
Classic Course # 2:
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Distance Pro 260/AM 225 feet. The vista to the west, north and east are awesome. Hazard is the elevation chan...
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Drum Circle at Sparta Wisconsin Resort: We here at Justin Trails Resort would like to invite you to our Sparta Bed and Breakfast for a very unique celebration on July 23,2011. This day is re...
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