Wild Goose State Trail, WI

Wild Goose State Trail is a 38.4 mile long rail trail that runs from Fond du Lac southwest past the world famous birding spot at Horicon Marsh, to the tiny hamlet of Clyman Junction, just south of Juneau, in Dodge County. As a rail trail, it's meant more for joggers, dog walkers and bikers. However, a hiker can enjoy the flowers & farmland. (Or, in Horicon Marsh, the many species of birds.)


There is a separate, but adjacent, horse trail between Pautsch Rd. (MP 19.5) and Clyman Junction (MP 38.4). Otherwise, horses are not allowed on the main Wild Goose State Trail.Snowmobiles, ATVs and UTVs are allowed on the main Wild Goose State Trail in winter. (X-country skiers are allowed on the main & horse trails in winter.)

The trail is nearly flat, though it very gradually climbs from Fond du Lac ("end of lake") south to Clyman Junction. The surface is compacted limestone.

There are many possible access points to the Wild Goose State Trail, including legal roadside parking on some county highways, but official access points are:

• Fond du Lac at the Kwik Trip truck stop on Hickory St. (MP 0.2) and on Rolling Meadows Dr. (MP 0.5).


• Oakfield, at the village park on 2nd St.(MP 6.3) or the trailhead on Elm St. (MP 6.6).


• US-49, on the north side (MP 13.7), right across from Horicon Marsh (which has more trails and parking areas).


• Burnett, at Fireman's Park (MP 23.1), a ¼-mile west of the trail.


• Minnesota Junction (MP 26.7).


• Dodge County Airport (MP 28.3).


• Juneau, at Wild Goose Park (MP 29.6).


• WI-60 in Clyman Junction (MP 38.4).

Official Dodge County trail map

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