Sauk County is planning and seeking funding for its proposed 27-mile extension of the Great Sauk State Trail. If completed, the trail would connect to The 400 State Trail in Reedsburg.
Sunday bike near Highway 78
Cyclists bike south toward Prairie du Sac along the Great Sauk State Trail near its intersection with Highway 78 north of the village. Sauk County unveiled its plan to extend the trail, as well as its progress toward that goal, on Wednesday at the Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library in Baraboo.
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Packing the library
Sauk County residents packed the Topham Family Auditorium at Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library in Baraboo on Wednesday evening for the Great Sauk State Trail presentation.
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Riverwalk Park pass-through
The Great Sauk State Trail currently goes 11.4 miles from the south side of Sauk City near the Wisconsin River to an intersection with Goette Road in the town of Merrimac. Here is its span through Riverwalk Park in Prairie du Sac.
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The arch near the lot
Cyclists pass in opposite directions at the Great Sauk State Trail Highway 78 crossing. A parking lot with a trail entrance is at this site.
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Pay station at midpoint
One of the kiosks where cyclists and e-bike riders can purchase trail passes is at the Great Sauk State Trail entrance on Highway 78. Two more are at the trail’s intersection with Goette Road — its northern terminus — and at Riverwalk Park in Prairie du Sac.
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Art near the Riverwalk
Two bicyclists get set to pass by artwork located on the trail on Sunday afternoon.
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Riverwalk pass station
Trail passes are available at the Prairie du Sac Riverwalk.
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The plan is in place
Sauk County Land Resources and Environment Planning and Zoning Manager Brian Simmert presented the Great Sauk State Trail plan with county Parks Director Jekka Alt on Sept. 23 at the Baraboo library.
