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12.8 miles
Distance
95 ft
Climb
-43 ft
Descent
01:09:55
Avg time
53 ft
Altitude change
723 ft
Altitude min
791 ft
Altitude max
731 ft
Altitude start
784 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-3.5%
Grade max
2.8%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4 miles
Distance flat
01:09:55
Avg time
Red Cedar State Trail Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaEau Claire
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeGravel Path
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Bike TypeGravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
Trail is in good condition. Many of the washed out areas have been repaired including the Dunnville Road crossing that was washed out from recent flood waters.
LocationThis 14.5-mile rail trail shadows the steep walls of the Red Cedar Valley from Menomonie to its connection with the Chippewa River State Trail. Along its route, the trail passes through the communities of Irvington and Downsville and the Dunnville State Wildlife Area. The trail passes by prairies, marshland bottoms, forests and farmlands, including sandstone bluffs and other unique rock formations. In the Dunnville Wildlife Area, the Red Cedar trail connects to the Chippewa River State Trail.
The Red Cedar State Trail is part of the Chippewa Valley Trail System. When completed, the trail system will feature an 80-mile network of trail stretching from Cornell, through Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire to Durand and Menomonie. Other trails in the system include the Chippewa River and Old Abe state trails.
source: https://dnr.wi.gov/
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(44.717190, -91.896600)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Cedar State Trail
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Where is Red Cedar State Trail located?
Red Cedar State Trail is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Eau Claire trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.71719, -91.8966.
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How hard is Red Cedar State Trail?
Red Cedar State Trail is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Red Cedar State Trail?
Red Cedar State Trail has 95 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 43 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 723 ft to 791 ft.
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Is Red Cedar State Trail a point to point trail?
Red Cedar State Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
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