Fox River State Trail

My friend Mary and I rode this trail last August "09".
Last week Thursday March 18-"10" we rode the trail again.
We parked in Greenleaf by the large gray, Grain Silos and rode to downtown Green Bay, round trip it was about 33 miles.

Last year we traveled around WI riding many different bike trails. We have come to the conclusion that this is probably the best trail around.

Starting in Greenleaf, the bike trail consist of a crushed lime stone trail that will take you through several miles of beautiful farm land. As you continue down the trail you will come upon black top which for the most part runs all the way to Green Bay.
As we continued our journey towards DePere, between the trees we could see many deep ravines on either side of us. I was so hoping that we would see deer feeding along the winding brook.
As we proceeded through a business district, we where tempted to stop at restaurants that where beckoning us to come in and eat. The aroma from the restaurants was tantalizing. We continued along our journey as we had packed our favorite picnic lunches. Me, with my healthy food, and Mary with her ground bologna, and ground pickle sandwiches, which she absolutely loves. Her sandwiches didn't tempt me at all.

The trail is a delight too ride as it is so nice and wide. Four bicycles would be able to travel four abreast.
What a treat to see off to the right, on a cement wall, life size paintings depicting our history of travel, starting in the Victorian years to modern day travel. How I enjoyed this, as I am a lover of the Victorian era. So much to learn from this period in history.
As we came closer to Green Bay we where greeted with weather that was approaching 65 degrees. The Green Bay area is breath taking. With the Fox River to the left, we could enjoy the ducks out on the water, and many, many fishermen trying to get their catch for the day. To the right where large mansions, up on the hills. What a sight to see! We where able to enjoy so many more of the homes this time, as the trees where not cloaked with their garments of greenery.
As we traveled closer to Green Bay, we where once again traveling through business district. We found ourselves on a beautiful, winding red brick path that veered around many business areas.

As we continued along the trail we where able to enjoy many large metal sculptures along the way. Our journey, continuing down the bike trail, brought us to a tunnel which upon arriving on the opposite side, we found ourselves in down town Green Bay.
WOW!!! We did it!! Now we just have to ride back!!!

This bike trail is enjoyable not only for the interesting and beautiful scenery, but also the availability of bathrooms along the path, benches to sit on if needed, even a Gazebo to have a picnic lunch. Oh yes, and as you approach DePere, their will be a gas station off to the right, (almost on the trail) in case you forgot your water, or have to attend to more important matters.
It turned out to be again one of the most enjoyable bike trails that we have taken in the last two years.
I sooooo look forward to biking the trail again in April, and many more times this year. Next time we travel this trail we hope to start at Forest Juntion and travel to Green Bay.
If you love bike riding you should consider giving this trail top priority. If you do I am sure you will agree with me, that it is on the top of the list of bike trails to visit.