Photo: Wisconsin DNR
This scenic rail trail in Brown and Manitowoc counties travels through four small communities while passing by a wide variety of scenery, including farmlands, prairies, rivers and wetlands. The trail features two dramatic railroad trestles crossing the Devil's River and tributaries.
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Devil's River State Trail?
It depends on what you came for. Fall color is best in October; biking in May–June and September–October; snowmobiling in January–February; and cross-country skiing in January–February.
What can you do at Devil's River 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 and biking. Fall (September–November): hiking, fall color and biking.
Do you need a state park sticker at Devil's River State Trail?
No. Devil's River State Trail doesn't require a vehicle sticker or a state trail pass.
What state parks and trails are near Devil's River State Trail?
The closest state properties, as the crow flies: Point Beach State Forest (13 mi), Fox River State Trail (17 mi) and Friendship State Trail (17 mi).
Good for
- Biking
- Hiking
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing
- Cross-country skiing
Best months
January · February · May · June · September · October
Visiting
- Admission: A state trail pass is not required on the trail.
- Hours: The trail is open year-round.
- Phone: 920-448-4466
Nearby
- Point Beach State Forest (13 mi)
- Fox River State Trail (17 mi)
- Friendship State Trail (17 mi)
- Lost Dauphin State Park (20 mi)
- Heritage Hill State Park (20 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.