Many different users may come to the trail at the same time. To ensure the enjoyment and safety of all trail users, it is crucial to practice good trail etiquette.
Horse Riding
A unique feature of the 400 State Trail is a seven-mile horse trail paralleling the bike trail between Wonewoc and LaValle. Horses must remain on the grassy area and are not allowed on the limestone trail.
Walking and cycling
The flat slope and limestone surface make this trail suitable for cyclists, walkers and runners.
State Trail 400 is the perfect place for a biking and paddling trip. Sections of this former rail corridor run parallel to the Baraboo River. You can paddle downstream and then cycle back to your starting point, or vice versa. During the season, transfer and rental are available in Wonewoc.
Pet owners, please remember to keep your pet on a 2.5 meter or shorter leash at all times. You must pristine up after your pet.
Winter activities
Snowmobiles are allowed on the trail. Operators must comply with all Wisconsin snowmobile laws. The trail also connects to miles of county snowmobile trails.
Opening and closing snowmobile trails is at the discretion of each county. Snowmobile trails that cross DNR land open and close depending on the surrounding county (or counties). Snowmobile trail openings and closures are countywide when possible, but local conditions may require local trail openings and closures. The district is responsible for reporting snowmobile trail conditions. The Wisconsin Travel Snow Conditions Report [exit DNR]AND local snowmobile club and county websites [exit DNR] and telephone hotlines will provide the latest information.
The trail is open to hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, but it is not maintained and users must share the trail with snowmobiles. Skiers do not need to have a ski pass when using the trail.
No hunting or trapping is allowed on the trail
No hunting or trapping is permitted in the trail corridor. For more information, see:
Part of the 400 State Trail facility in La Valle is more than 100 yards from the trail corridor. This portion is open to hunting and trapping during hunting season in Wisconsin State Parks.
