Hillsboro State Trail
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(608) 637-5485
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 54 acres, Hillsboro State Trail lies in Juneau County, in Hillsboro.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
The trail is open year-round.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets allowed on a physical leash no longer than 8 feet at all times and under control; loose pets may be seized. Property-specific pet areas/restrictions appear on park pages.
Statewide rule from Wisconsin's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, resident vs nonresident pricing: a vehicle admission pass is required on all motor vehicles stopping in state parks, forests and recreation areas (daily $13 WI / $16 out-of-state; annual $28 / $50; rates effective Aug. 19, 2025). State trails use a per-person trail pass for certain uses. Heritage Hill SP charges a per-person admission instead.
Statewide fee rule from Wisconsin's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Wisconsin park passes
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (Wisconsin plates) — $28. All Wisconsin state parks, forests and recreation areas for 12 months Details
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (out-of-state plates) — $50. Same, nonresident vehicles Details
- 12-month pass, Wisconsin residents 65+ — $13. Resident senior vehicles Details
- 12-month reduced-rate pass (additional household vehicle) — $15.50 resident / $32.50 nonresident. Additional vehicles at the same household address; bought with a full-price pass Details
- Daily vehicle admission pass — $13 resident / $3 resident 65+ / $16 nonresident Details
From the Wisconsin state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Wisconsin State Park System reservations (Camis 'Going to Camp')
- Phone
- 1-888-947-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro State Trail | 4 mi | — | Rail trail: YesCrushed stone surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
- Rail trail: Yes
- Length: 4 miles
- Surface: Crushed stone
- Counties: Vernon, Juneau
- Communities: Hillsboro, Union Center
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Hillsboro
- Coordinates
- 43.6665, -90.3033 (from PAD-US)
- Phone
- (608) 637-5485
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
State highways 33, 80 and 82 parallel the trail while connecting both Union Center and Hillsboro. Parking is available at the 400 State Trail parking lot in Union Center and the trailhead in Hillsboro at Air Rail Avenue. The Hillsboro State Trail connects to the 400 State Trail in Union Center. From Union Center, visitors can take the 400 State Trail about four miles north to Elroy or four miles east to Wonewoc. Parking is available in Wonewoc and in Elroy at the Elroy Commons depot where the 400 and Elroy-Sparta state trails connect.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Wisconsin State Park System — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Wisconsin DNR 'Find a Park' directory (server-rendered Drupal view, ?page=0..5), filtered to /topic/parks/ property pages
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology