Wild Goose State Trail
 

Horse Trail is OPEN and CLEAR as of August 1, 2008.
Trail Map	Trail Conditions	Trail Rules
ATV (Winter) Trail	Snowmobile Trail	Horse Trail
The Wild Goose State Trail (WGST), Wisconsin’s first “cooperative” State trail, is a multi-use recreation trail located in Dodge and Fond du Lac Counties on an abandoned Chicago and Northwestern railroad corridor. The trail is owned by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, while Dodge and Fond du Lac Counties develop, maintain and operate the trail. Under the leadership of the Friends of the Recreational Trail (FORT) (now known as the Friends of the Dodge County Parks); interested citizens, businesses, organizations, local snowmobile clubs, horse clubs, all-terrain vehicle clubs and other groups have donated time and money to help build and maintain the trail in Dodge County. The trail runs from the southern trail head at HWY 60 (about 4 miles south of the City of Juneau) in Dodge County to the northern trail head at Rolling Meadows Drive in the City of Fond du Lac.  (See Map) The Friends of Dodge County Parks, a non-profit citizens group, raises money through individual and corporate donations to develop and improve the trail (in addition to the other Dodge County Parks). Local snowmobile clubs, horse clubs, the all-terrain vehicle club and other user groups provide additional financial support and assistance. Local funds used for trail development and facilities are typically supplemented by State and Federal grants. The WGST allows travel at a safe and leisurely pace while enjoying the Dodge and Fond du Lac County country sides. Wildflowers, woodlots, wildlife, prairie remnants, fertile farm fields and the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge and State Wildlife Area (with over 250 bird species) are common sites along the trail. Trail Surfaces Main Trail - Compacted Limestone Screenings - 34 Miles Horse Trail - Wood Chips, Dirt, Grass - 7.5 Miles Trail Uses Bicycling - Walking - Hiking - Jogging and Cross-Country Skiing are permitted year round on the main trail. Horseback Riding Horses are welcomed on a separate 14 mile pathway along the Wild Goose Trail between Highway 60 and Pautsch Road (about four miles north of the community of Burnett) in Dodge County. Horses are not allowed on the limestone surfaced trail except at designated horse trail crossings.  The horse trail winds through wooded and open areas in the right-of-way of the Wild Goose Trail. Trail terrain is generally easy riding; however, special caution is necessary in areas with steep side slopes, wet crossings and near highways and roads. Trail surface is grass, dirt and wood chips.  Parking and portable toilet facilities are available at the HWY 60 trail head and Minnesota Junction area just north of HWY 33. Water and electricity are not provided. There is no trail fee required; however, donations for trail maintenance and development are appreciated.  Donation boxes are located at HWY 60, HWY S and HWY 33 along the trail. (See Map)  Additional horse trail segments are in the works. For more information, contact: Dodge County Land Resources and Parks Dept - (920) 386-3700 Dodge County Horsemen's Association, Inc. Snowmobile Use is permitted on the main trail between December 1 and March 31 when conditions allow County officials to officially open the trail.  The WGST is part of the 243 mile County snowmobile trail system.  (See Map) TRAIL STATUS:  (920) 386-3705 Winter ATV Use is permitted on the main trail between December 1 and March 31 only in Dodge County and only when conditions allow County officials to open the trail.  The trail is 20 miles long.  Use of the adjacent horse trail by motorized vehicles is prohibited.  (See Map) TRAIL STATUS:  (920) 386-3705 Hunting, Trapping and Unauthorized Motorized Vehicles are prohibited within the trail corridor. No Trail Passes are required for the Wild Goose State Trail; however, donations are appreciated. Parking Northern Trail head at Rolling Meadows Drive - City of Fond du Lac Senior Citizen Center - Adjacent to Trail - Oakfield Marsh Haven Nature Center Parking Lot - ¼ mile east of trail on HWY 49 Horicon National Wildlife Refuge Parking Lot - ¼ mile east of trail on HWY 49 Burnett Fireman's Park - ¼ mile west of trail in Burnett Whitty Park - on west edge of City of Horicon on HWY E Minnesota Junction - ½ mile north of HWY 33 on Maple Street HWY 33/26 - south side of lot adjoins trail Dodge County Airport - on HWY 26 north of City of Juneau Juneau City Park - on Lincoln Street in the City of Juneau Southern Trail head at HWY 60 - 4 miles south of the City of Juneau and 1.5 miles east HWY 26 Restrooms are available at the Rolling Meadows Golf Course Clubhouse, Oakfield Village Park, Marsh Haven Nature Center, Juneau City Park, HWY 60 Trailhead and various business establishments along the WGST. Picnic Facilities are available at Oakfield Village Park, Marsh Haven Nature Center, Burnett Fireman's Park, Minnesota Junction Parking Lot, Juneau City Park and along the WGST at HWY 33/26. Food is available at Fond du Lac, Oakfield, Oak Center, Waupun, Burnett, Minnesota Junction, HWY 33, Juneau and Horicon. Camping is available at Astico Park, Derge Park, Harnischfeger Park and Ledge Park.  Other sites are the Wild Goose Park (401 N. Highland Street, Juneau and Waupun County Park, Waupun.