Photo: Wisconsin DNR
This pleasant, gently-rolling trail in southwest Wisconsin connects the communities of Platteville and Belmont. Enjoy traveling along charming streams and through the open countryside where two large mounds rise above farm fields on the north side of the trail. The world's largest "M" easily identifies Platte Mound which is about midway between the two communities.
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Mound View State Trail?
It depends on what you came for. Fall color is best in October; biking in May–June and September–October; and snowshoeing in January–February.
What can you do at Mound View State Trail in each season?
Winter (December–February): hiking 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 Mound View State Trail?
Not for the trail itself: walking and hiking Mound View State Trail are free. Riders 16 and older need a state trail pass for biking and in-line skating: $5 a day or $25 a year. If you park in a lot inside a state park, forest or recreation area, that lot still needs a vehicle sticker.
What state parks and trails are near Mound View State Trail?
The closest state properties, as the crow flies: Belmont Mound State Park (3 mi), Pecatonica State Trail (7 mi) and Fenley State Recreation Area (17 mi).
Good for
- Biking
- Hiking
- Snowshoeing
Best months
January · February · May · June · September · October
Visiting
- Admission: A state trail pass is required for bicycling and in-line skating.
- Hours: The trail is open year-round.
- Phone: 608-776-4864
Nearby
- Belmont Mound State Park (3 mi)
- Pecatonica State Trail (7 mi)
- Fenley State Recreation Area (17 mi)
- Yellowstone Lake State Park (21 mi)
- Governor Dodge State Park (23 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.