Badger State Trail

Amy Bayer
Amy Bayer
Amy Bayer
Amy Bayer
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Information: 608-437-5711
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The Badger State Trail travels 40 miles between Madison and the Wisconsin-Illinois border while traversing farmlands, woods, rolling hills, scenic meadows, remnant prairies, ravines, glacial topography and several small communities. The Badger State Trail also connects to many local parks and the Capital City and Sugar River state trails. 

The tunnel north of Monticello is currently closed due to planned repairs. A detour is set up during this time.

  • Trail Length (miles)
    • 40

Nearby Places

1
Monticello Winterfest 12/13/2025 Monticello - 5.04 miles away
2
Christkindl Market 12/12/2025 - 12/14/2025 Belleville - 9.77 miles away
3
Black Light Tour in the Morning 12/07/2025 - 1/25/2026 Blue Mounds - 16.7 miles away
4
Fitchburg Holiday Lights Tour & Jubilee 12/12/2025 - 12/14/2025 Fitchburg - 16.99 miles away
5
Get Festive With Agora 12/12/2025 Fitchburg - 17.04 miles away
6
Fitchburg Holiday Lights Tour & Jubilee 12/12/2025 - 12/14/2025 Fitchburg - 17.05 miles away
7
Downtown Madison Hot Cocoa Crawl 12/07/2025 Madison - 21.79 miles away
8
The Nutcracker 12/12/2025 - 12/14/2025 Madison - 21.91 miles away

Travel Green Wisconsin Certified

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Certified: (Req. 30 Points)

To be certified through Travel Green Wisconsin, all participants must achieve at least 30 points on the Travel Green Wisconsin Checklist. The more points a business attains, the greener they are in their operations.

Green Innovations

  • The introduction and transportation of invasive species are prevented through education and actions
  • Leave No Trace principles are promoted
  • Visitors are educated with publications, guides and self-tour info on native plants and wildlife
  • Employees patrol by bicycle