Message from the President

Spring 2013

A new bicycle season is almost here and there are exciting things happening on the Badger State Trail.

The Monroe trailhead project is well underway and will result in a facility that will be the envy of other trails.

Money has been included in the Fitchburg budget to erect directional signs at the northern end of our trail. This is where Badger State, Capital City, Southwest commuter and Cannonball-Military Ridge trails all come together and, unless you know your directions, you can get lost. Thanks to Fitchburg Alder Steve Arnold for making this happen.

There are efforts in the village of Oregon to link that village to Badger State Trail via a bike path. Also thoughts of a “park and bike” at the Purcell Road trailhead, where the paved trail into Fitchburg and Madison begins, and better trail access to Paoli, an historic Madison area bicycle destination.

It’s going to be a great year on the Badger State Trail. I hope you will join us in making this happen.

What's New on the Trail?

What a GREAT way to celebrate the Badger State Trail. Join the Friend's group at this fun and educational event. Click page above to get the full agenda, including a map.

If need a 2013 Trail Pass for this ride, why not purchase one from our cooperating vendors listed on the Trail Pass Vendor page.

Bill Hauda, Friends of Badger State Trail President, visits with Pam and her daughter Quinn, from Fort Atkinson. Thanks to all who helped staff the booth over the three day event. Over 300 State Trail passes were sold this year as compared to 200 at the 2012 show. The Friends group receives a portion of each sale to fund projects along the trail.

If need a 2013 Trail Pass, why not purchase one from our cooperating vendors listed on the Trail Pass Vendor page.

On a great mid December day with blue sky and temperatures over 50 degrees, Bill Hauda (center), FOBST President elect, meets riders Tom and Linda, both from Madison, on the trail near Purcell Road.