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

November 2024
Friends of Military Ridge Trail donated $1,000 to Free Bikes 4 Kids for the 5th year in a row!

01/13/25: Next Friends Monthly Public Meeting
No December Monthly Meeting. We will hold our next monthly meeting on Monday, January 13th, 2025 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.

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.