New segment of Trout Run Trail is very hilly

Heading down the hill

The final segment of the Trout Run Trail has been paved.  So I threw my bike on the back of the car and headed out to get a look on Tuesday evening.

The trail segment looks great, with the route going along farmland on the top of a hill.  It's getting to the top of that hill that can be exciting.  That's especially true if you begin your ride, as I did, by riding up old Highway 52.  The trail gives you a workout, with long hills up and down.  That probably means this part of the Trout Run Trail will attract younger and more extreme bike riders.  Families with young kids probably will choose the part of the trail near the Decorah Hatchery.

Still, now that I've gotten my breath back, I have to compliment the Trails of Winneshiek for another well done segment of Trout Run Trail.

The trail runs along the old Highway 52

A bike rider uses the new segment

The tunnel under Middle Calmar Road

The trail is paved almost to the TRT bridge over Highway 9