Governor Nelson State Park

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Synopsis

Trail Review

LOCATION

Northeast of Middleton on Lake Mendota.

5140 Cty Hwy M
Waunakee, WI 53597

TRAILS

Grooming: Classic & skate. Multiple loop trail system.
Snowshoe Trails: Yes. The easy trail loop is shared.

TRAIL NOTES

"In the winter, trails are tracked for diagonal skiers and groomed for skate skiers. Most are easy to moderate in difficulty. A few trails have hills with difficult turns. Hiking is not allowed when snow conditions are favorable to cross-country skiing." _Wisconsin DNR

LAND OWNERSHIP

The entire trail lies within the Governer Nelson State Park, WI DNR

FEES

Wisconsin DNR Vehicle Admission Sticker Required
WI License Plate Daily: $8
WI License Plate Annual: $28
Out-of-State Daily: $13
Out-of-State Annual: $38

FACILITIES

Parking, pit toilets
On-Site Equipment Rentals: No

IN THE AREA

Equipment rentals, retail sporting goods, motels, food, gas (Middleton, Madison)

DIRECTIONS

Park entrance is on County M, along the shore of Lake Mendota, north of Madison.

TRAIL INFORMATION

Website: Governor Nelson State Park
Phone: 608.831.3005 (Governor Nelson State Park HQ)