Our MissionThe 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.
News and Events
July 12th, 2025: Madison Wild Ones: Summer Saturday Wildflower Field Days
On this trip we'll visit some of the highest quality remnants and restored habitats in the region, looking for wildflowers (and also finding butterflies) that grow in the wetlands, prairies and oak savannas on either slope of the Military Ridge. Please register here. You can also learn more about WildOnes here. July 14th, 2025: Next Friends Public Meeting
Join us for our next monthly meeting on Monday July 14th at 5:30pm at the Old Train Depot / Mt. Horeb Comfort Station (right off the trail) in Mt. Horeb, WI. We hope to see you there! July 19th and July 20th 2025
Mount Horeb's 54th Annual Art Fair. Learn more here. August 11th, 2025: Friends Public Meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting at the Ridgeway Train Depot (right off the trail) in Ridgeway, WI. New on the Trail: May 2025
Check out our new Interpretative Signs! Thank you to the DNR and Friends for researching, designing, and installing signs about the Ridgeway Depot and old Mt. Horeb Quarry.
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Photo by Mary Kay Baum
Trail Work and Closures
Construction along US 18/151 near Verona between trail mile markers 5 and 6 will continue through late summer 2025 due to unexpected delays. The trail is detoured as described here. You can follow the project 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. |
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