Photo: Wisconsin DNR
This county-operated trail goes past farms, prairies and wetlands in Green Lake, Winnebago and Fond du Lac counties. The Mascoutin Valley State Trail, built on a former railroad corridor, is divided into two sections totaling 21 miles. The western section travels between Berlin and Ripon and the eastern section travels between Rosendale and the city of Fond du Lac. The gap in the two sections, between Ripon and Rosendale, is in private ownership.
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Mascoutin Valley State Trail?
It depends on what you came for. Fall color is best in October; biking in May–June and September–October; mountain & fat biking in June and September–October; and horseback riding in June and September–October.
What can you do at Mascoutin Valley State Trail in each season?
Winter (December–February): hiking, mountain & fat biking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Spring (March–May): hiking, biking and mountain & fat biking. Summer (June–August): hiking, biking, mountain & fat biking and horseback riding. Fall (September–November): hiking, fall color, biking, mountain & fat biking and horseback riding.
Do you need a state park sticker at Mascoutin Valley State Trail?
No. Mascoutin Valley State Trail doesn't require a vehicle sticker or a state trail pass.
What state parks and trails are near Mascoutin Valley State Trail?
The closest state properties, as the crow flies: Wild Goose State Trail (24 mi), High Cliff State Park (32 mi) and Hartman Creek State Park (32 mi).
Good for
- Biking
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Mountain & fat biking
- 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: 920-929-3135
Nearby
- Wild Goose State Trail (24 mi)
- High Cliff State Park (32 mi)
- Hartman Creek State Park (32 mi)
- Eisenbahn State Trail (37 mi)
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit (39 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.