Our MissionThe mission of the Friends of Military Ridge Trail is to promote and enhance Military Ridge State Trail use for the enjoyment of hikers, bikers, runners, snowmobilers, and skiers. We are committed to the preservation of the natural and historic aspects of the 40 mile trail that runs from Dodgeville to Fitchburg, Wisconsin.
News and Events4-lane bridge proposed by Epic over Military Ridge Trail and Sugar River near Verona by trail mile marker 7
Details about the pending permit and plans can be found here. You can email written comments by 5/19/24 to DNR's Crystal Von Holdt (Natural Resources Program Coordinator) at Crystal.VonHoldt@wisconsin.gov which will be used in determining whether to approve the permit. We will be sharing updates here. 6/1/24: Girls on the Run 5k in Verona
Learn more or sign up here 6/5/24: Bike to Work Week Refreshment Stand Get some refreshments and meet DNR staff and FMRT volunteers at the Fitchburg Trailhead from about 3pm to 5pm. We will be selling annual trail bike passes for $25 (please bring cash). 6/10/24: Next Monthly Public Meeting
Join us for our next monthly meeting on Monday June 10th at 5:30pm at the Ridgeway Train Depot (right off the trail). We hope to see you there! 6/15/24: Volunteer Opportunity: Horribly Hilly Hundreds
Help the Friends of Blue Mounds State Park and the Friends of Military Ridge Trail serve refreshments to bikers during the Horribly Hilly Hundreds on Saturday June 17, 2023. Sign up here. 6/22/24: Wisconsin Triterium Triathlon in Verona
Learn more or sign up here Trail Work and Closures
A sewer project, Pumping Station 17 Force Main Relief, Phase 2, is planned near Verona that will protect the environment and serve the community for years to come. This will impact sections of the trail between mile markers 1 and 4 late 2023 through summer 2024. The trail will remain open during construction. Find out more on the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District Website See our Events page and Events Calendar for happenings on the trail.
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Did you know? Over 13,000 people used the Military Ridge Trail in March 2024!
Trail crews out on the trail
DNR trail have started grading the trail. Look for a large grading machine to come through and fix ruts and level out the trail soon! |