All Aboard! Wonewoc O/N - Feat. Rails to Trails & Train Museum

Introduction: Celebrating our 10th season of guided tours, join us on another overnight bike camping trip — just enough time to get away without burning through valuable vacation time! Over the years, Wonewoc has been a great place to stay, offering a nice campground and plenty of services. The standard tour will push off from Sauk City, where we will explore group favorites such as the Great Sauk Trail, Natural Bridge State Park, Leland, and peaceful farmland. Once in Reedsburg, we can learn about the history of the Rails to Trails before riding the historic "400" trail into Wonewoc. On the second day of our return, we will visit Ableman's Gorge State Natural Area, southeast of Reedsburg, before exploring the Mid-Continent Railway Museum in North Freedom, which was a favorite stop on a previous tour: 2019 Labor Day Weekend Tour

We hope to see you there!

Skill level: Intermediate.

Pace: Party pace. We will have "checkpoints" for those who want to ride a little faster.

Length: 53± miles each day.

Terrain: Mostly paved roads with some compact lime-screen surface on the 400 State Trail from Reedsburg to Wonewoc. Rolling hills with some moderate climbs between Sauk City and Reedsburg.

GPS Routes:
Please download both:
Mad-Won CW O/N-2025 - ready for download.
Mad-Won CCW O/N-2025 - ready for download.

Parking:
Sauk City, Wisconsin, Park & Ride (Standard Route)
7440 WI-188, Sauk City, WI 53583

Time: Arrival is 9:00 a.m., departure is 9:30 a.m.

Cost: $10-$25 for camping and optional firewood, pending attendance. Cash at the event is preferred.

Campsite Amenities: Water & restroom. Nearby restaurants and a gas station.

Services & Food: See GPS Route.

Pre-ride tips: Organize and pack your gear several days in advance, tune up your bike if necessary, and take your packed bike for a short ride around the block. Does it feel balanced? These few steps will help you feel more confident on the morning of departure.

A highly recommended video for a Lightweight Bike Touring Setup:
The Best Lightweight Bike Touring Setup

The' Discussion' section contains more videos and tips about bicycle touring.

Final Notes: A trail pass is required. You can order a 2025 Trail Pass here on the Wisconsin Bike Fed: 2025 Wisconsin State Pass

Riders must have signed an online yearly liability Waiver and Contact Form. Helmets, lights, proper nutrition, and hydration are all encouraged. A minimum of two 16 oz. bottles of water and two energy bars daily are good starting points. Participants should be prepared to ride the entire route at their own pace. Please inform the leader if you abandon the ride or deviate significantly from the intended course.

We will cancel at least two hours prior if there is bad weather. Please be courteous to the organizers by RSVPing only if you intend to attend and keep your RSVP up to date. This is for the small minority - most of you are great, but repeated no-shows occupying valuable spots may result in your ban from the group. We reserve the right to replace it with a similar event or cancel due to a lack of interest, current events, or poor trail or road conditions.

Suggested Yearly Donation: $20