Old Abe State Trail
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(715) 726-7920
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Old Abe ST Hwy 64 Bridge ClosedThe Old Abe Trail bridge crossing Hwy. 64 in Cornell is closed until further notice. South of Hwy. 64, the nearest access point is an access trail… (more)
The Old Abe Trail bridge crossing Hwy. 64 in Cornell is closed until further notice. South of Hwy. 64, the nearest access point is an access trail off the corner of 2nd/Bates streets. North of Hwy. 64 the nearest access point is the Main St. intersection. Impact: High.
Posted by the park 2026-10-08. Official alert
Overview
In Chippewa County, about 13 miles northeast of Chippewa Falls, Old Abe State Trail covers about 238 acres.
Things to do include horseback riding, hunting in season, biking, and hiking.
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
Horseback ridingHuntingHikingBiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Abe State Trail | 20 mi | — | Rail trail: YesAsphalt surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
- Rail trail: Yes
- Length: 20 miles
- Surface: Asphalt
- Counties: Chippewa
- Communities: Cornell, Jim Falls, Chippewa Falls
Amenities
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Chippewa Falls — about 13 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.0826, -91.2343 (from PAD-US)
- Phone
- (715) 726-7920
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Lake Wissota: Parking is available near the trail at County Highway O north of Lake Wissota and at Lake Wissota State Park. Jim Falls: Parking is available near the trail at County Highway S in Jim Falls. Cornell: Parking is available near the trail at State Highway 64 in Cornell and at Brunet Island State Park.
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