Friends of Military Ridge Trail

Our Mission

The mission of the Friends of Military Ridge Trail is to promote and enhance Military Ridge State Trail use 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 Fitchburg, Wisconsin.

Interested in helping out? Become a friend, donate, or join us at one of our Events!

News and Events

Did you know that almost 350,000 people used the Military Ridge Trail in 2025?

March 9th, 2026: Monthly Friends Public Meeting
Join us at 5:30 p.m. at the Blue Mound State Park Friends Shelter. State park stickers are not required to attend.

April 13th, 2026: Monthly Friends Public Meeting
Join us at 5:30pm at the Ridgeway Train Depot (right off the trail).

See our Events page and Events Calendar for happenings on the trail.

New on the Trail!
A kestrel nest box has been installed by Blue Mound State Park as part of an effort to expand and track the American Kestrel population in partnership with the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance.

We received a Knowles-Nelson Stewardship grant for new maps and replacement signage in the kiosks!

Photo by Mary Kay Baum

Snowmobile Trail Conditions

Trail Work and Closures

4-lane bridge proposed by Epic over Military Ridge Trail and Sugar River near Verona by trail mile marker 7. We will be sharing updates here.