The Fall Tour: St. Croix National Scenic Riverway

PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS & ASK IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE RSVPING!

Introduction: Join us on the 6th annual Fall Tour and 7th year overall! Fall is a great time to tour due to the cooler temperatures and quieter campgrounds. This year, we will explore the picturesque St. Croix National Scenic Riverway to see bluffs, the famous Gandy Dancer State Trail, bridges, several rustic and quiet roads, charming towns, nature centers, and museums, to name a few. Plenty of food and services will be available; however, we'll need a bear canister or food hang because we're in bear country. While the route will stay on established roads and trails, we recommend a gravel or wide-tire touring bike.

We hope to see you there!

Skill level: Intermediate/Experienced. Prior touring is required, and prior touring with the group is recommended.

Length: 250± miles over the 6 day tour.

Terrain: Mostly paved roads and gravel trails. Elevation Difficulty: 3/10. A gravel/touring bike with at least 40 mm tires is suggested.

Parking: Houlton Park and Ride.

Suggested Pre-tour Lodging: Willow River State Park, WI, or Afton State Park, MN. Several hotels in Hudson. Participants can reserve the night before.

Time: Sunday, Oct.4th. 11:30 arrival. 12:30 departure.

GPS Routes: Ready for download.
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Estimated Cost: 150± for camping, 150± for food, and transportation costs. A trail pass is required. Please visit a kiosk or purchase on the Bike Fed website before the ride; it can be found here: https://store.wisconsinbikefed.org/products/wisconsin-state-trail-pass

Pre-registration cost: $40 due five days after reserving.

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 on bicycle touring.

Final Notes: Riders must have signed the 2026 Waiver and Contact Form.

⚡ E-bikes are welcome, but please reach out before reserving to ensure we can provide adequate service and that goals align. ⚡

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 2 hours in advance if the weather is bad. 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: $25