The Cheese Country Trail, Mineral Point to Monroe is OPEN to ATV/UTV's. TREES MAY BE DOWN ON THE TRAIL FROM STORMS. PLEASE USE CAUTION ON THE TRAIL.
The Pecatonica State Trail, Calamine to Belmont is OPEN to ATV/UTV's. TREES MAY BE DOWN ON THE TRAIL FROM STORMS. PLEASE USE CAUTION ON THE TRAIL.
The off-road, Fayette Trail, is CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE for ATV/UTV's.
IMPORTANT TRAIL NOTICE: There are currently 2 marked detours on the Cheese Country Trail due to bridge failures (Bridges 32, 40 and 47). NO USE IN THESE SECTIONS OF THE TRAIL IS PERMITTED AT THIS TIME. DO NOT TRESSPASS. Detour road routes are shown on our 2026 trail maps in orange.
UPDATE FOR BRIDGE #35: As of 6/5/2026, Bridge 35 has been re-opened using a temporary bridge spanning the failed bridge! Please follow all signs including the stop signs at both approaches.
UPDATE FOR TRAIL ROAD ROUTE DETOURS: As of 5/20/2026 an ordinance amendment was approved by the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors. Now 12-15 year old ATV operators accompanied by someone 18 years or older now can legally operate on Lafayette County road route detours for the Cheese Country Trail. Please follow all other DNR regulations (such as persons under 18 wearing a DOT approved helmet, etc.)
Maintenance issues can be reported to Deb Krahenbuhl 608-482-1331 or the Lafayette County Sheriff Office Non-Emergency Number 608-776-4870
The pavilion in Calamine now has a fire number, 17670 County Rd G Mineral Point, WI 53565
The road routes in Lafayette, Iowa, Grant and Green counties are always OPEN.
Enjoy your visit to Southwest Wisconsin! Be safe and ride right!
Updated 06/11/2026