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Quarry Ridge Recreation Area – Goose Lake loop from Quarry Ridge Recreation Area

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Quarry Ridge Recreation Area – Goose Lake loop from Quarry Ridge Recreation Area

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Quarry Ridge Recreation Area – Goose Lake loop from Quarry Ridge Recreation Area

02:06

34.0km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.30 km

Quarry Ridge Recreation Area

Highlight • MTB Park

Great hub for bicycles. Challenging mountain bike & gravel riding nearby as well as major state trails & rustic roads. Free parking, public restrooms, drinking water, and shelter.

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2.10 km

Nestled among the beautiful Military Ridge State Trail, Goose Lake's calm waters mirror the stunning surroundings, creating a picturesque scene for a picture-perfect backdrop. It's a lovely spot to capture …

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3.18 km

Military Ridge State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Military Ridge State Trail is a scenic 40-mile rail-trail in Wisconsin, stretching from Dodgeville to Fitchburg. It offers a picturesque route for hikers, passing through rolling hills, forests, and classic Midwest towns.

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8.87 km

Sugar River Wetlands State Natural Area

Nature Reserve

9.12 km

Sugar River Wetlands

Highlight • Natural

The Sugar River Wetlands is a rich wetland ecosystem that is home to sedge meadows, calcareous fens, emergent aquatic areas, shrub-carr, and wet-mesic prairies, and animal species and hosts southern …

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15.1 km

The Turtle Watch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

On the bridge right before (if you're riding west) or after (heading east) Riley, stop at this bridge and watch the turtles. You can usually find dozens of them, starting in April and extending into the fall.

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15.8 km

The Riley Tavern

Highlight • Pub

A nice tavern right off the bike trail. During weekends they have a large outdoor seating area.

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34.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

15.8 km

1.68 km

202 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

10.5 km

7.28 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 27 June

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Quarry Ridge Recreation Area – Goose Lake loop from Quarry Ridge Recreation Area

Quarry Ridge Recreation Area

Goose Lake

Military Ridge State Trail

Sugar River Wetlands

The Turtle Watch Bridge

The Riley Tavern

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