Menomonie, Red Cedar Trail

The 14.5 mile Red Cedar State Trail follows the Red Cedar River from Menomonie to Dunnville where it joins with the 20 mile long Chippewa Valley Trail to Eau Claire. The Red Cedar Trail, has a crushed limestone surface, The Red Cedar Trail perfect for hiking, biking or cross country skiing. Bike and ski rentals are available in Menomonie. Trail passes for biking, cross-country skiing and in-line skating are required for everyone 16 years and older on the state portion of the Chippewa River Trail and all of the Red Cedar State Trail. The cost is $15 for an annual pass and $4 for a daily pass. Passes may be purchased along the trail. There are many picnic / rest areas along the Red Cedar Trail. Along the trail you will see abundant wildlife, woods, open farm fields and yes the Red Cedar River. Just South of Downsville you will find the quary where the limestone was cut to construct the Mable Tainter Theater. The stone was loaded onto rail cars and hauled the 6 miles North to Menomonie.