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Governor Dodge State Park - one of the most popular state parks in Wisconsin - is five miles north of Dodgeville. With more than 5,000 acres - including two lakes, 269 campsites, 21 miles of bridle trails, 35 miles of snowmobile, cross-country skiing, and hiking trails, and 10 miles of mountain bike trails - it is Wisconsin's second largest park and the third busiest.
The 39.6-mile Military Ridge State Trail goes from Dodgeville to Fitchburg, near Madison. Most of the trail follows the former Chicago and Northwestern Railway line, which has a gentle grade of only 2 to 5 percent. The trail is open for hiking, cycling, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and is accessible to motorized wheelchairs. For more information, call 608.437.7393. Trail passes can be purchased in Dodgeville at Mr. T's Easy Stop/Mobil Gas Station, State Hwy 23.
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