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From
Elroy, the Omaha
Trail runs north for
13 miles to Camp
Douglas. This trail
is paved, and has
one tunnel, which is
300
feet long. The
trail also passes
spectacular rock
outcroppings that are
not found anywhere
else in Wisconsin or
in most of the
Midwest. Beginning at
the northern end in
Camp Douglas, the
trail will take you
past farms and though
pastures for 4 miles
before reaching the
small town of Hustler.
This small village has
a public park right
near the trail that
provides a great spot
to rest. There is at
least one bar and a
bowling alley that
serve food in Hustler.
Leaving Hustler the
trail gently rises
through scenic bluffs.
At the halfway point,
you will reach the
entrance to the
300-foot-long tunnel.
This historic railroad
tunnel is one of the
highlights of this
trip. A small park
just before the
tunnel's entrance
provides restrooms and
water. Contrary to
the placement of the
tunnel on most maps,
it
is actually 3¾ mi
from Hustler to the
tunnel. Upon exiting
the tunnel, it is all
downhill to the town
of Elroy. The final 7
miles pass through
sections of dense
forest and past scenic
Wisconsin farms. Northwest of
Camp Douglas is Mill
Bluff State Park,
which is known for
its
towering sandstone
bluffs.
.The Omaha Trail is part of a
100+ mile linking trail system.
Check out:
Great River State Trail
La Crosse River State Trail
Elroy-Sparta State Trail
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