Address: Chippewa County Area
Phone: 715-723-0331
Website: Visit Now
Old Abe State Trail
The Old Abe State Trail is a paved 19.5-mile trail connecting two State Parks, from Chippewa Falls to Cornell as well as connects Chippewa Falls, Lake Hallie, and the Chippewa River State Trail. Riders now can enjoy a total of 76 miles with connecting trails. This old railroad grade has been developed into a multi-use trail for bicyclists, snowmobilers, hikers, horseback riders, and in-line skaters.
The trail connects with the Duncan Creek Trail northeast of County Highway I.
State trail passes are required for all individuals over 16 for biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, or in-line skating.
The following vendors carry trail passes:
- Holiday Inn Express (12858 26th Avenue, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729)
- Country Inn & Suites (1021 West Park Avenue, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729)
- Spring Street Sports (12 W Spring St, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729)
- Chippewa Area Visitor Center (1 N Bridge St, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729)
- Jim Falls Cenex Convenience Store (19786 139th Ave, Jim Falls, WI 54748)
- City of Cornell Administrative Building (222 Main Street, Cornell, WI 54732)
- Brunet Island State Park
- Lake Wissota State Park
Self Registration is available at three parking areas:
- Riverview Conservancy (15985 Beach Drive, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729)
- Lake Wissota (Intersection of County Hwy S and County Hwy O and 97th Avenue)
- In the City of Cornell across from Mill Yard Park
Passes are $5 for a day pass, or $25 for an annual pass. Trail passes are valid on all Wisconsin State Trails (prices are subject to change).
