At the trailhead
parking lot , you will find a hitch
rail to tie your horse to while
you take a break to go to the portapotty.
To the left you will see a directional
sign taking you out to the horse
trail where you will start to ride
on the area next to the grassy area
next to the bike trail. This area
winds through trees and is a pleasant
ride , but is a bit soggy in wet
weather. About two miles down the
trail is the area gun club's shooting
range. There is a large berm area
between the trail and the backside
of the gun club, but please be aware
of the possibility of gun shots
in area.
Next stop is the
City of Juneau about five miles
from the start of the trail Here
the trail runs on the east edge
of the town and goes by the United
coop gas station. This is a good
spot to get something to eat or
drink and to use the restroom. There
is enough space to let your horse
graze while you relax. From here
on you will be riding the grassy
area next to the bike path. Remember
safety and courtesy is important
for all trail users any try to clean
up any manure or trash.
Back on the trail
on the north side of the City of
Juneau beyond Clearveiw is where
the Wild Goose Park is located.
Here you will find parking spaces,
toilets and showers. From here north
the trail runs parallel to Highway
26 and you will see the Dodge County
Airport on your left where you may
get to see airplanes landing or
departing over your head!
There is an information
kiosk and picnic tables at the corners
of Highway 26 and 33. The Goose
station is across the highway. They
serve a great breakfast and are
close to the trail. This a great
place to gas up your truck for the
trip home.
Down the trail
is Minnesota Junction. Here is another
large parking area, porta-potty,
hitch rail and a shady area for
a quick nap.
Heading on down
the trail you will cross Prospect
Road. Here you will have some gently
rolling hills to ride. From here
to Burnett, you may see assorted
wildlife and deer tracks on the
trail. Once you reach Burnett you
may encounter a lot of Canadian
geese. Coming into town you will
be on the grass next to the train
switch track for Peachey's Elevator.
Here there is an uncapped artesian
well. The water is fresh, cold and
always available for drinking. There
are two places in town to get great
food at Thiede's or the Robin's
Nest. Coming up on the trail is
Ditch Road. This leads to a Department
of Natural Resources parking lot
that you can also use to access
the Goose trail. You can view the
Horicon Marsh from this lot.
The next road you
will cross will be Island Road.
This dead end road leads to another
DNR parking lot we can use. It is
also used for dog trails and hunting
and provides another great view
of the marsh.
About a mile down
the trail is a sturdy wooden bridge
strong enough to support a truck
spanning a small creek bed. Depending
on the weather, the creek may be
dry or as deep as a foot.
The next few miles
are though farm fields, making this
prime territory to view geese, deer
and turkey. During the hunting
season it is strongly advised that
you wear blaze orange while using
the trail. Hunting is not permitted
on or across the trail, but safety
always comes first.
The horse trail
ends at Pautsch Road, but the bike
trail continues on into Fond du
Lac County. If you wish to venture
off the trail and onto the county
and back roads, use caution. Most
of the roads are lightly traveled,
which allows you to take advantage
of a whole day of nonstop riding
and adventures.
Written By:
Don Schwandt
Edited By:
Jan Pieper and Jeffifer Warmke
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