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Village of Wonewoc Tourism & Recreation
Wonewoc is unique place for recreational enthusiasts for every season. Wonewoc is the Midpoint to the "400" Trail, enjoyed by bikers, hikers, and horse riders, and during the winter months, snowmobilers can be found enjoying the trail. A canoe and kayak trail on the Baraboo River is also within the Village of Wonewoc. Bike repair and rentals and canoe rentals are available as well.
| Canoeing and Kayaking on the Baraboo River |
| The Baraboo River offers a relaxing outing with no rapids or falls. It flows 100 miles from its headwaters near Hillsboro, WI to its confluence with the Wisconsin River south of Portage. The lower stretches flow through two wildlife areas. A popular loading access point to the Baraboo River is located in the Village of Wonewoc. Old Mill Canoe and Bike in Wonewoc offers canoe and kayak rentals with easy access to the Baraboo River. Spend a relaxing day on the Baraboo River, but don't forget your camera to capture the scenic views and wildlife. |
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| Public Parks, Pool & Campground |
| Two parks are located within the village. Baker Field, which is located directly off The "400" Trail, has a covered shelter, restrooms, lighted tennis courts and ball field. The American Legion park offers a large, fenced, in-ground swimming pool, shower facilities, and is located within an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere of tall pines, oak and maple trees and many species of wild flowers. Wonewoc has the only public campground on the trail between Elroy and Reedsburg, which is located in the American Legion Park. |
| Find out More :: Chapparal Campground and Resort The "400" Trail Pool Rates and Information :: |
| Snowmobiling |
| The Village of Wonewoc is on the border of Juneau and Sauk Counties. Sauk County has 200 miles of snowmobile trails. Snowmobiling is allowed on the '400' State Bike Trail whenever snowmobile trails are open in Sauk and Juneau Counties. |
| Find out More :: '400' State Trail Conditions Wisconsin Snowmobile Conditions |
| Bluffs and Site Seeing |
| The Village of Wonewoc is located in an unglaciated area commonly referred to as the Driftless Area. It is enhanced by many rocky bluffs and pine trees and beautiful river scenery. The countryside is truly unique and spectacular, whether it is Spring, Summer, Winter or Fall. Be sure to bring your camera for some great pictures. |
| Shops & Restaurants |
| Directly accessible to the '400 Trail' is a laundromat, medical clinic, eating establishments and the Wonewoc business district to meet the many needs of the trail users, visitors and locals. You will find that the shops and restaurants in Wonewoc to give you the small town hospitality that is sometimes lost in bigger cities. |
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| Biking on the "400" Trail |
| The midpoint to the "400" Trail is found in the Village of Wonewoc. Packed limestone screenings and bridges with planked floors provide a smooth bike riding surface. Bike repair and rentals are available within the village. Two parks are accessible from the trail in the village. Baker Field, which is located directly off the "400" Trail, has a covered shelter, restrooms, lighted tennis courts and ball field. The American Legion park offers a large, fenced, in-ground swimming pool, shower facilities, and is located within an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere of tall pines, oak and maple trees and many species of wild flowers. The American Legion Park is the only public campground on the trail between Elroy and Reedsburg. A unique feature of the "400" Trail is a 7-mile horse trail which parallels the trail between Wonewoc and LaValle. The Baraboo River parallels the entire length of the trail. Directly accessible to the trail is a laundromat, medical clinic, five eating establishments and the Wonewoc business district to meet the many needs of the trail users. Recreational opportunities don't stop when the snow flies. Snowmobiles use the trail during the winter months. |
| Find out more :: www.GoingFarBeyond.com The "400" Trail Sauk County Snowmobile Club Chapparal Campground WI DOT Bike Trail Map for Juneau County Horseback Riding Information |