Union Center Trail Shelter at the intersection of Perry St and High St in Union Center.  Look for signs and the AVA banner.

8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, finish by 3:00 p.m.

Distance:

1. Railroad Heritage  ● Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
2. Riverwalk ● Baraboo River
3. Walk the USA A-Z ● The letter "U"
4. Wisconsin Counties ● Juneau (5K), Vernon (10K)

From Madison, follow I-90/94 towards Minneapolis.  Take exit 89 on WI-23 towards Reedsburg, merging with WI-33.  Follow WI-33 through Reedsburg, La Valle, and Wonewoc to Union Center.  At Union Center turn right (north) on WI-80/82 then right at Perry Street. Watch for signs to starting point.

Ample parking is available.

Both the 22-mile 400 State Trail and 4-mile Hillsboro Spur are part of Wisconsin’s 101-mile State Trail System.  The 400 State Trail opened in 1993 and was developed on an abandoned Chicago-Northwestern Railroad bed and was named for the passenger train that traveled between Chicago and Minneapolis/St. Paul in 400 minutes.  The trail is packed with limestone screenings and bridges with planked floors, providing a hard, smooth surface.  Both routes lead through wetlands, sandstone bluffs, rolling croplands and pastures, and the trails follow the Baraboo River valley.  The 10K option will pass through Hillsboro, noted for its Czech heritage and history.

Fees:

Leashed pets are allowed on this walk.

Amenities:

Water and facilities will be available at the start/finish.