Biking, Hiking, and Cross-Country Skiing

Cross-Country Skiing

Cross-country skiing is allowed on any Racine County bike trail.

The following parks also have cross-country skiing trails:

East-end:

River Bend Nature Center
- Click here for ski and snowshoe rental information.

West-end:

Saller Woods
Wadewitz

Parks with Hiking Trails

East-end:

Cliffside Park
Pritchard Park
River Bend Nature Center
Sanders Park

West-end:

Bushnell Park
Case Eagle Park
Margis Park
Saller Woods
Wadewitz Nature Camp

Bike Trails

There are over 100 miles of bike trails in Racine County. Cross-country skiers are welcomed to use the trails as well.

East-end:

Lake Michigan Pathway Trail

Length: 14 miles
Material: Asphalt, concrete, crushed stone
Description: Paved paths and city streets, runs along Lake Michigan
Areas: Mt. Pleasant, Racine
Parking: Samuel Myers Park
Managed by Racine County Parks: No
- Managed by the City of Racine. Click here for more information.
Many attractions in downtown Racine such as North Beach, zoo, museums, and more
Connects to the MRK Trail at South Street
Connects to the North Shore Trail at Chicory Road
TrailLink
Map

MRK Trail

Length: 4.6 miles
Material: Crushed stone
Description: Rail-trail, rural and urban scenery
Areas: Caledonia, Racine
Parking: 3 Mile Road Lot
Managed by Racine County Parks: Yes
Named for Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha rapid transit line
Connects to the Lake Michigan Pathway Trail at South Street
Connects to the Root River Pathway Trail at Layard Avenue
TrailLink
Map

North Shore Trail

Length: 3 miles
Material: Asphalt
Description: Majority urban, some rural
Areas: Mt. Pleasant, Racine
Parking: Chicory Road Lot
Managed by Racine County Parks: Yes
Connects to the Lake Michigan Pathway at Chicory Road
Connects to the Racine-Sturtevant Trail at 19th Street
Connects to the Kenosha County Bike Trail at 1st Street/County Highway KR
TrailLink
Map

Pike River Pathway

Length: 5.3 miles
Material: Asphalt
Description: Various greenery, wetlands, some residential and industrial areas
Areas: Mt. Pleasant
Parking: Oakes Road Lot
Managed by Racine County Parks: No
- Managed by the Village of Mount Pleasant. Click here for more information.
Connects to the Racine-Sturtevant Trail between 16th Street and State Highway 11/Durand Avenue
TrailLink
Map

Racine County Bike Trail

Length: 1.4 miles
Material: Asphalt, concrete
Description: Small, paved, flat trail through industrial areas and wetlands
Areas: Sturtevant
Parking: No dedicated parking, roadside only
Managed by Racine County Parks: Yes
Connects to the Racine-Sturtevant Trail at Willow Road
TrailLink
Map

Racine-Sturtevant Trail

Length: 3.5 miles
Material: Asphalt
Description: Partially rail-trail, open space and industrial buildings
Areas: Mt. Pleasant, Racine, Sturtevant
Parking: No dedicated parking, roadside only
Managed by Racine County Parks: Yes
Connects to the North Shore Trail at 19th Street
Connects to the Pike River Pathway between 16th Street and State Highway 11/Durand Avenue
Connects to the Racine County Bike Trail at Willow Road
TrailLink
Map

Root River Pathway Trail

Length: 6.6 miles
Material: Asphalt, gravel
Description: Off-road and on-road trails, urban scenery
Areas: Racine
Parking: City parks along trail route
Managed by Racine County Parks: No
- Managed by the City of Racine. Click here for more information.
Named for its proximity/following of the Root River
Connects to the MRK Trail at Layard Avenue
TrailLink
Map

WE Energies Trail

Length: 2 miles (1.5 miles in Racine County)
Material: Asphalt, gravel
Description: Rolling hills through grassy areas
Areas: Caledonia, Oak Creek
Parking: 7 Mile Road
Managed by Racine County Parks: Yes
Ends near MRK Trail
TrailLink
Map

West-end:

Seven Waters Trail

Length: 17.6 miles (14 miles in Racine County)
Material: Asphalt, crushed stone, gravel
Description: Variety of sights, mostly off-road, lots of shade, and many parks
Areas: Burlington, Rochester, Waterford, Wind Lake
Parking: Many parks, including Bushnell and Case Eagle
Managed by Racine County Parks: Yes
Many gorgeous views, such as crossing the Fox River
Connection nearby to the White River State Trail (1.25 miles away)
TrailLink
Up-to-date trail conditions
Map

White River State Trail

Length: 19 miles (8 miles in Racine County)
Material: Concrete, crushed stone, gravel
Description: Partially rail-trail, farmland, bridges, off-road
Areas: Burlington, Elkhorn, Kansasville
Parking: Vandenboom Road Lot
Managed by Racine County Parks: Yes
Trail is split in two sections: Elkhorn section is just west of the Racine County border
Trail does require a State Trail Pass for bicyclists. More information here.
TrailLink
Up-to-date trail conditions
Map

All of Racine County

Racine County 100 Mile Trail

Length: 39.6 miles
- 20.7 miles (north segment)
- 18.9 miles (south segment)
Material: Asphalt, concrete
Description: On-road, mostly rural
Areas: Caledonia, Franksville, Kansasville, Mt. Pleasant, Racine, Raymond, Sturtevant, Wind Lake
Parking: Roadside along routes
Managed by Racine County Parks: Varies
- Depends on location
These two routes that connect the east-end and west-end bike trails together.
Map

Parks with Access to Bike Trails

The parks listed below have access to bike trails within a 2-mile radius:

East-end:

Cliffside Park
- MRK Trail (.32 miles away)
  - Directions: Head south on Michna Road and cross 6 Mile Road.
- WE Energies Trail (2.14 miles away)
  - Directions: Head south on Michna Road, turn east on 6 Mile Road, turn north on Highway 32, turn west on 7 Mile Road, turn west at the cul-de-sac.
Haban Park
- Racine Trail (1.41 miles away)
  - Directions: Head east on County Highway C/Spring Street. Turn south onto Old Spring Street. Turn right onto 90th Street.
Harbor Park
- Lake Michigan Pathway (.4 miles away)
  - Directions: Head west on Christopher Columbus Causeway/Kipi Kawi Causeway.
- Root River Pathway (1.13 miles away)
  - Directions: Head west on Christopher Columbus Causeway/Kipi Kawi Causeway. Get onto the Lake Michigan Pathway. Turn west on Dodge Street where trail begins.
Pritchard Park
- Racine-Sturtevant Trail (.6 miles away)
  - Directions: Turn north on Ohio Street. Turn east or west before Republic Avenue.
- 100 Mile Trail (.74 miles away)
  - Directions: Turn south on Ohio Street.
- North Shore Trail
  - Route #1: (1.13 miles away)
    - Directions: Head south on Ohio Street, then turn west on State Highway 11.
  - Route #2: (1.62 miles away)
    - Directions: Head north on Ohio Street, then turn west onto the Racine-Sturtevant Bike Trail.
- City of Racine Trail (1.31 miles away)
  - Directions: Head south on Ohio Street, then turn west on State Highway 11/Durand Avenue.
- Lake Michigan Trail (1.6 miles away)
  - Directions: Head south on Ohio Street, then turn west on State Highway 11/Durand Avenue. Turn north on the City of Racine Trail/Drexel Avenue. Then turn east on Gilson Street.
Sanders Park
- 100 Mile Trail
  - Located across the street from park.
- North Shore Trail (1.64 miles away)
  - Directions: Follow the alternate 100 Mile Trail route. Turn south on Wood Road, turn east on County Highway KR/County Line Road.
Tabor Park
- 100 Mile Trail
  - Located across the street from park.
- MRK Trail (.25 miles away)
  - Directions: Turn east on 5 Mile Road.

West-end:

Browns Lake Golf Course
- Seven Waters Trail (1.5 miles away)
  - Directions: Head north on Browns Lake Drive/County Highway W. Turn northeast or southwest prior to Milwaukee Avenue/State Highway 36.
- White River State Trail (1.5 miles away)
  - Directions: Head north on Browns Lake Drive/County Highway W. Turn northeast or southwest prior to Milwaukee Avenue/State Highway 36.
Bushnell Park
- Seven Waters Trail
  - Route #1: (.84 miles away)
    - Directions: Head northwest on Bushnell Road/State Highway 142. Road becomes North Main Street. Enter at Wehmhoff Jucker Park.
  - Route #2: (1.25 miles away)
    - Directions: Head northwest on the White River State Trail within the park. Continue northwest until trail ends on Bridge Street. Turn west on South Street.
- White River State Trail
  - Located within park.
Case Eagle Park
- Seven Waters Trail
  - Located within park.
Colonel Heg Park
- Seven Waters Trail (.15 miles away)
  - Directions: Cross Heg Park Road and head west on Norway Hill Road.
Fischer Park
- Seven Waters Trail (1.86 miles away)
  - Directions: Head west on State Highway 11/Durand Avenue/East State Street.
Saller Woods
- Seven Waters Trail
  - Located within park.

Bicycle Safety Tips

Always wear a helmet to protect your head
Wear brightly colored clothing
Ride a well-maintained bicycle
- Check brakes and tire inflation regularly
- Use headlights and taillights at night
- Have 3-inch reflectors on your back fender
Look out for hazardous surfaces
Obey all traffic laws, signs, and markings
- Never ride against traffic
- Ride on the right edge of the pavement
- Ride in single file
- Always use hand signals to let cars and pedestrians know what you are going to do
- Be aware of road traffic
Always lock your bike when it's going to be out of sight
Always maintain a safety-first attitude

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