Photo: Wisconsin DNR
The Wiouwash State Trail is named for Winnebago, Outagamie, Waupaca and Shawano counties. This trail, built on a former rail corridor, is maintained and operated by the four counties the trail traverses. Two sections of the trail are complete and are separated by a gap of about 30 miles. In Shawano County, the northern segment of the trail travels 19 miles between Birnamwood and Split Rock. The southern segment of the trail is open for 22 miles from Hortonville to Oshkosh.
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Wiouwash 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 Wiouwash 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 Wiouwash State Trail?
No. Wiouwash State Trail doesn't require a vehicle sticker or a state trail pass.
What state parks and trails are near Wiouwash State Trail?
The closest state properties, as the crow flies: Tomorrow River State Trail (23 mi), Green Circle State Trail (24 mi) and Mountain-Bay State Trail (26 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 trail.
- Hours: The trail is open year-round.
- Phone: 715-526-5216
Nearby
- Tomorrow River State Trail (23 mi)
- Green Circle State Trail (24 mi)
- Mountain-Bay State Trail (26 mi)
- Rib Mountain State Park (28 mi)
- Hartman Creek State Park (32 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.