Photo: Wisconsin DNR
From downtown Sturgeon Bay, this 48-mile, county-operated trail winds south along the beautiful Ahnapee and Kewaunee rivers to Algoma, Casco, Luxemburg and Kewaunee, passing by a mixture of evergreen glades, farmland, prairies and wooded areas teeming with wildlife and native wildflowers. Near Sunset Road in Kewaunee County, the trail branches off in three directions, west to Luxemburg, northeast towards Algoma and southeast towards the city of Kewaunee.
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Ahnapee State Trail?
It depends on what you came for. Fall color is best in October; biking in May–June and September–October; horseback riding in June and September–October; and snowmobiling in January–February.
What can you do at Ahnapee State Trail in each season?
Winter (December–February): hiking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Spring (March–May): hiking and biking. Summer (June–August): hiking, biking and horseback riding. Fall (September–November): hiking, fall color, biking and horseback riding.
Do you need a state park sticker at Ahnapee State Trail?
No. Ahnapee State Trail doesn't require a vehicle sticker or a state trail pass.
What state parks and trails are near Ahnapee State Trail?
The closest state properties, as the crow flies: Devil's River State Trail (20 mi), Point Beach State Forest (21 mi) and Heritage Hill State Park (23 mi).
Good for
- Biking
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing
- Cross-country skiing
Best months
January · February · May · June · September · October
Visiting
- Admission: A state trail pass is not required on the Ahnapee Trail.
- Hours: The trail is open year-round.
- Phone: 920-746-9959
Nearby
- Devil's River State Trail (20 mi)
- Point Beach State Forest (21 mi)
- Heritage Hill State Park (23 mi)
- Potawatomi State Park (25 mi)
- Fox River State Trail (28 mi)
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Text and park details on this page come from the property's DNR pages, checked every Monday; last change October 24, 2026. Closures and notices load live. Check current conditions before you go.