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

10/4/24 - 10/6/24: Mt. Horeb Fall Village Market
Learn more here.

10/14/24: Friends Monthly Public Meeting
Join us for our next monthly meeting on Monday October 14th at 5:30pm at the Ridgeway Train Depot (right off the trail). We hope to see you there!

10/26/24: A Ghostly Gathering
A Ghostly Gathering featuring a variety of festive experiences (with a lean toward spectacle & the side show) on the 2.5-acre campus in the historic heart of Mineral Point! Gates Open 5:30 PM / Last Call 10:00 PM.

11/11/24: Friends Monthly Public Meeting
We will hold our November monthly meeting on Monday, November 11th, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Blue Mounds State Park Friendship Shelter. State parks require a car state park pass but you can tell staff that you are there for the meeting. We will start with a potluck at 5:00pm, feel free to bring a dish to pass.

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

Trail Work and Closures

Construction along US 18/151 near Verona between trail mile markers 5 and 6 set to begin March 2025 through November 2025. The trail will be detoured. You can follow the project here. Preliminary detour plans located here.

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.