Northwest Wisconsin Trails

Buffalo River State Trail

Trempealeau, Wis.

Trail Options:   The trail is open for horseback riding when there is not enough snow cover for a groomed snowmobile trail. Riders should use caution when meeting ATVs on the trail. Each horseback rider needs a Wisconsin state trail pass while using the trail. Trail passes must be purchased before riding on the trail and should be carried with you while using the trail.

Trail Description: This trail in west-central Wisconsin follows the scenic Buffalo River valley for 36 miles between Mondovi and Fairchild. The river, which lends its name to the trail, was named by early French explorers. They called it Riviere de Beeufs for the many bison that once inhabited the area.

The trail is built on a former railroad corridor and passes by farmlands, woods, hills and wetlands while traveling through the communities of Eleva, Strum and Osseo.

Ownership: Wisconsin State Park System

Fees: Wisconsin state trail pass required

Info: Buffalo River State Trail, W26247 Sullivan Road Trempealeau WI 54661, 608-534-6409

Website: https://dnr.wi.gov/

Horses Permitted

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Trail Location

Directions

The trail is easily accessible from all directions. The entire trail, from Fairchild to Mondovi, parallels State Highway 10 from the east and west. From the north and south, Interstate 94 and State Highway 53 intersect the trail near Osseo and State Highway 93 intersects the trail in Eleva.

Turn-by-Turn Directions