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  1. Badger State Trail

    July 13, 2013 by admin

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    Our readers know that this TR family loves getting out on our bicycles.  We enjoy urban biking as much as exploring the numerous State bike trails.  Recently, we enjoyed an exciting portion of the Badger State Trail (BST).

    It cost us $8 for a daily pass to access the BST.  For this particular trip, our goal was to experience at least one tunnel.  Bluey is still too little to handle much more than 5 miles of biking, so TR Dad mapped out the perfect place to join up with this extensive trail.

    Tip1:  Children 16 and under do NOT require a pass to explore the State trails.

    We parked our car off the side of the road and geared up!  Once on the BST, it took about 5 minutes of biking to approach the entry of a tunnel.  Bluey hesitated, but he was up for IMG_0282the adventure!

    Tip2:  A smart phone’s flashlight app is not sufficient light for the tunnel.  Be sure to bring one flashlight per bike.

    It was pitch black and very wet inside the tunnel.  We were expecting the darkness, but not the wetness.  It was quite an unique experience for us and we had a blast making our way through the tunnel.

    Once on the other side, we biked for about 10 more minutes until we found a nice little picnic bench in the shade.  A quick snack, a friendly chat with another biking family, and some water were all we needed to head out again.

    Tip3:  There wasn’t a single bathroom facility on the trip.

    We spent just over one hour exploring this portion of the BST and we can’t wait to return.  What bike trails do you recommend in your State?