Friends of Military Ridge Trail
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FRIENDS OF MILITARY RIDGE tRAIL

dEDICATED TO THE CARE, DEVELOPMENT, AND MANAGEMENT OF
THE mILITARY rIDGE tRAIL

Our Mission

The mission of the Friends of Military Ridge Trail is to promote and enhance the use of the Military Ridge State Trail for the enjoyment of hikers, bikers, runners, snowmobilers, and skiers. We are committed to the preservation of the natural and historic aspects of the 40 mile trail that runs from Dodgeville to Verona, Wisconsin.
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Photo courtesy of Ron Lutz

Our Achievements


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Photo by Friends of MRT
The Friends, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have:
  • donated trail kiosks and installed trail signage;
  • assisted the WDNR in maintaining and improving the trail;
  • helped fund comfort stations and overlook platforms; 
  • purchased and restored the Ridgeway railroad depot and developed it as a museum; 
  • restored a donated rail caboose that can be opened for tours when the depot is open or by special appointment;
  • sponsored and supported volunteer interpretive services and environmental education activities, seminars, lectures;
  • developed interpretive, scientific, historical, and educational services; and
  • provided financial support for the trail.

Gallery

Bridge photo by Friends of MRT
Restored 1913 depot at Ridgeway, photo by Friends of MRT
Informational sign on trail about wetlands - photo by Friends of MRT
Photo by Friends of MRT
Photo by Friends of MRT
Photo by Doug Wollin
Newly restored waiting room of Ridgeway depot - Photo by Doug Wollin
Brush Clearing Photo by Friends of MRT
Photo by Friends of MRT
Photo by Friends of MRT
Photo by Friends of MRT
Friends Board of Directors Photo by Mary Kay Baum

Our Objectives

Friends continue to: 
  • distribute and sell trail passes; 
  • assist with local walking and bicycling events; 
  • clear brush and control invasive plants; 
  • maintain current kiosks and develop new kiosks and signage; 
  • coordinate and offer opportunities to learn about the flora, fauna, geology, and history of the trail; and 
  • promote other trail related social and fund raising activities. 
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Website by Tamlyn Akins Art & Design
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Better Alternatives
  • Join Us
  • The Trail
    • Trail Descriptions
    • Parking and Facilities
    • Trail Passes
    • Trail Map
    • Brochure to download
  • Events
    • Other Events
  • Photo Gallery
  • History
    • History of Trail
    • History of Communities >
      • Dodgeville and Ridgeway
      • Barneveld and Blue Mounds
      • Mt. Horeb and Klevenville
      • Riley and Verona
      • Fitchburg and Madison
  • Contact Us