To help keep up with the demand on the facilities and trail maintenance, out of state trail users will have to pay $11 for a day parking sticker. However, if you're an in-state local and plan to ride here often, an annual parking pass is just $28.

So, are the trails worth the cost to run? Compared to most other trails in the region, the short answer is "yes!”

The trails at John Muir travel through a beautiful forest despite having been built in relatively flat Southern Wisconsin terrain. The singletrack swoops and flows through the tight trees. Deeper into the network, the trails get a little steeper and offer a bit more climbing to keep you honest. A few small pothole lakes provide a delightful respite from the thick woodlands.

If you’d prefer a shorter run, John Muir provides several shorter loops and bailout options than the one mapped here. The Brown Loop is just 1.25 miles; the White Loop is 3.05 miles; the Rainy Dew Pass trail is 4.66 miles; the Orange Loop is 4.95 miles; and the Green Loop is 7.07 miles. The route mapped here primarily follows the Blue Loop, but feel free to modify this route to your heart’s desire!

Note: trail users on foot must travel counter-clockwise, against the direction of bike travel.