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At its most basic level, the Wisconsin DNR Trail Pass is a user fee. It is not a hunting license, nor a state park vehicle admission sticker. Instead, it functions specifically as a permit for non-motorized trail users—primarily bicyclists, in-line skaters, and horseback riders—on designated state-owned trails. For a modest annual or daily fee, the pass allows access to over 500 miles of premier state trails, including famous routes like the Elroy-Sparta State Trail (home to the historic tunnel), the 400 State Trail, and the Glacial Drumlin Trail. The distinction between the Trail Pass and a State Park sticker is critical; while a park sticker gets your car into a specific park, the Trail Pass funds the linear corridors that connect entire regions of the state.
In short, the trail pass is a revenue mechanism that keeps Wisconsin’s trails open and maintained. The fees collected from these passes go directly into trail maintenance, signage, bridge repairs, and grooming equipment. Without these funds, the vast network of public trails we enjoy would quickly become impassable or close entirely. wisconsin dnr trail pass
Prices are subject to change, but generally, you can expect: At its most basic level, the Wisconsin DNR
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