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?

Help us prevent ruts this spring!
Just like you, we can't wait to get on the trail, but all trail users should wait to enjoy the trail until after the spring thaw, and the trail has hardened to prevent deep foot prints and bike ruts. If you are leaving a mark, the trail is still too soft.

The DNR will start their annual grading in May to help smooth out any ruts.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!
We are looking for helpers at our rest stop on Saturday June 13th for the Horribly Hilly Hundreds, an annual bike race to support the Friends of Blue Mounds State park. If you are interested in signing up, you can do that here (just scroll down to the Black Earth Rest Stop).

May 11th, 2026: Monthly Friends Public Meeting
Join us at 5:30pm at the Ridgeway Train Depot (right off the trail).

June 8th, 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.

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.

DNR will be remodeling the Mt. Horeb Rest Station. Be on the lookout for construction starting August through December 2026.

Verona will be paving between the Verona Park n' Ride and the Verona High School. This project will start in 2026 and go through 2027.