Hiking & Biking

Is there a group that organizes Hiking/Biking events in Rome?

D.R.A.F.T. BIKE

D.R.A.F.T. (Discover Rome Area Family Trails) is excited to announce the completion of the first 2.79 miles of the Town of Rome’s new bike/pedestrian trail. The trail weaves through the Alpine Village Business Park and there is already plans to expand the trails throughout Rome.

For more information regarding the D.R.A.F.T group or biking and hiking trails in the Town of Rome - draftromewi@gmail.com. 

Ridge Trail - Sand Valley

Trailhead location: South End of Clubhouse
Length: 2.5 Miles
Difficulty: Advanced

Starting at the South end of the Clubhouse the trail traverses along the V ridge of the Mammoth Dunes Golf Course. The trail features expansive sand blowouts, red pine plantations, and a majestic oak savannah. Snowshoers will enjoy spectacular views of the snow-covered Mammoth Dunes Golf Course, including vistas along ridges as high as 80 feet above the golf course. The trail ends at the North end of the Sand Valley clubhouse by the bocce ball courts.

Karner Connection Trail - Sand Valley

Trailhead location Meditation Point of the Songbird Trail OR about ½ mile into the Ridge Trail
Length: 1.5 Miles
Difficulty: Moderate

Connecting the Ridge Trail to the Songbird Trail the Karner Connection is perfect for snowshoers looking for extra miles. This trail features Sand Valley’s Karner Blue Butterfly habitat, various aged red pine plantations, and views of Lake Leopold. Traversing ridges and valleys this trail highlights the beautiful topography of the area. This is a connecting trail – snowshoers must hike part of the Ridge Trail or Songbird Trail to access the Karner Connection.  (Green Trail marked in map).

Songbird Trail - Sand Valley

Trailhead location: Behind Craig’s Porch at the North end of Sand Valley’s Driving Range
Length: 1.2 Miles
Difficulty: Moderate

Starting at the North end of the Sand Valley Driving Range the trail traverses through a sampling of restoration/remnant areas, past golf landscapes, and through an intact red pine plantation. Take note of the birdboxes located along the trail – the lifecycle of songbirds are monitored by volunteers throughout the summer. The Songbird Trail is a loop trail - starting behind Craig’s Porch then taking snowshoers to a meditation point before looping back to the trailhead.

Need a
Rental Bike?

Northward Peddle & Paddle

Northward offers recreational rentals for avid outdoor enthusiast including kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, fat/trail/road bikes. These rentals are delivered right to your door for you to enjoy for daily, weekend, or week-long options!

Adams County

Adams County Rock Formations

Adams County has 23 well known rock formations; can you find them all? For more information, follow the link below…

Chester School Forest

The Chester School Forest is a result of a cooperative effort between the Nekoosa School District and the Town of Rome. School district representatives, students and teachers, UWSP LEAF Coordinators, DNR Representatives, Town Officials and staff have been working since March of 2015 to restore the school forest located on Alpine Dr. Plans for the 40 acre parcel include a shelter building, extensive trail system, flora and fauna markers and an outdoor “Theatre” for naturalist programs and entertainment. For more information contact Mr. Terry Whitemore at Terry_whitmore@nekoosa.k12.wi.uw

Roche-a-Cri State Park

Located north of Adams Friendship, the park has more than five miles of ground level hiking trails, camp sites, picnic areas, a picnic shelter for up to 80 people, playground, volleyball and horseshoe courts and fishing for pan fish or brook and brown trout in Carter Creek. This is a popular site for geocaching. The park is open year round from 6 am until 11 pm. The summer entrance is located on Highway 13, during the winter the park is accessible through the entrance on Czech Avenue.

Van Kuren Trail

3.2 miles of new hiking and skiing trials adjacent to the Petenwell Flowage. The route travels through a variety of different habitat types, increasing the opportunity for wildlife observation. The trail also passes through an existing wildlife observation tower, where hikers and skiers can take a break. There is a warming shelter in the winter. The trail is well marked. The trail is located in the town of Strongs Prarie, off of Chicago Avenue.

Wood County

Ahdawagam Trails

Wisconsin Rapids system bearing the Native American name for the area: “Two-Sided Rapids.” More than 20 miles traversing through wooded areas, along the riverfront and through the city. The system is composed of five distinct trails, ranging from 3-7 miles in length.

To download a map, click here to view the trails that make up this system.

Lynn Creek Nature Trail

A pristine 1.5 mile hiking trail that winds around property in the City of Nekoosa with benches, a beautiful walkway, and a gorgeous river scenery.

South Wood County Park/
Lake Wazeecha Trail

Located in Wisconsin Rapids and encapsulating the park surrounding Lake Wazeecha. There is a 4.1 mile walking and biking trail that goes all the way around the lake. The park has two beaches, Red Sands and White Sands. Shelter buildings, an enclosed stone shelter.

Sandhill Wildlife Area Trumpeter Auto Trail

The Sandhill Wildlife Area is a remote, quiet wildlife oasis. Through this wild life area runs the Trumpeter Trail Auto tour, a 14-mile all weather road which provides a quiet glimpse into the area’s wildlife habitats. The trail is well marked with signs that provide visitors with information on the animals and their habitat. The trail is open from sunrise to sunset April through the end of October. Sandhill Wildlife Center also offers biking trails, birding, cross county skiing, hiking, hunting and trapping.

Wisconsin River Trail

Great River views and plenty of wildlife. The trail travels from downtown Wisconsin Rapids through Port Edwards and into Nekoosa. This is a 9.5 miles long trail that connects communities through a dedicated, paved, bike trail.

***This trail also contains part of the “Red Trail” of the Ahdawagam Trail System***