LOOP THE LAKE
23 miles
Enjoy beautiful views of the lake on the most popular bike route in this part of the state. This route circles Green Lake and is a combination of on-road and trail riding.
Parking: Town Square Trailhead, Green Lake
LAUREE’S TRAIL
10 MI. | 6.8 MI. | 3.2 MI.
These paved multi-use paths connect the Green Lake Conference Center (GLCC) to Ripon. From the trailhead, head west through the GLCC (3.2mi) or east to Ripon (6.8mi).
Parking: Town Square Trailhead, Green Lake or at Green Lake Fortifi Bank on Hwy 23
HUCKLEBERRY LOOP
22 MI.
Enjoy the quiet rolling country paved roads of Green Lake County. This trail crosses Snake Creek and continues to the Fox River.
Parking: The 300 Club, Green Lake
MASCOUTIN VALLEY STATE TRAIL
11 MI.
This trail stretches between Berlin and Ripon along the old Milwaukee railroad bed. A packed limestone base, the trail passes through protected wildlife areas and wetlands.
Parking: Lot off Locust Street north of Ripon or lot on State Hwy 49 south of Berlin
FOREST RIDGE LOOP
19 MI.
This route on paved, rural roads takes you through the rolling hills and farmland.
Parking: Town Square Trailhead, Green Lake
WHITE RIVER MARSH LOOP
18 MI.
Take in the sights and sounds of White River Marsh, a wetland and bird watching paradise home to many whooping cranes.
Parking: American Legion, Princeton
CERESCO PRAIRIE CONSERVANCY MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL
2.5 MI.
Experience the thrill of jumps and switchbacks with nice climbs for the off-road adventure seekers. Built on the side of a hill, this trail winds through hardwoods and tall prairie grasses. Open in winter for fat-tire cycling.
Parking: Lot behind Ripon College Willmore Center at 400 Union Street, Ripon
EAST END LOOP
18 MI.
Take an agricultural tour on this loop with scenic hills, fields & farmsteads.
Parking: Town Square Trailhead, Green Lake
EXT. LITTLE GREEN LAKE LOOP
28 MI.
A longer version of the Little Green Lake Loop, this route passes through farmland, a sand mine and marshland.
Parking: Dodge Memorial County Park
LITTLE GREEN LOOP
22 MI.
Visit Big and Little Green Lake as you climb the hills between glacial drumlins and farmland. Pack a picnic and end your ride with a refreshing dip in Big Green Lake.
Parking: Dodge Memorial County Park
MARQUETTE/GRAND RIVER ROUTE
16 MI.
With views of Lake Puckaway, this route will take you through the wetland of Grand River Marsh and rural Green Lake County.
Parking: Doc Meyers Community Park, Kingston
AMISH COUNTRY ROUTE
19 MI.
This route will take you through scenic Amish Country. Explore an Amish bakery, greenhouse, buggy shop or general store along your ride.
Parking: Doc Meyers Community Park, Kingston
NORTHWESTERN TRAIL
2.5 MI.
This shaded old railroad bed takes bicyclists through the city of Ripon, around Ripon College, past beautiful Victorian homes and onto Watson Street to explore a treasure-trove of boutique shops and restaurants.
Parking: Along Cty Rd PP north of Hwy 23 Ripon or at the Ripon Public Library, 120 Jefferson St.