Biking in Wisconsin:
Wisconsin State Trails Pass Bicyclists, equestrians, and cross-country skiers over the age of 16 using certain Wisconsin state trails must have a trail pass. Daily passes can be purchased for $3; $10 for an annual pass. Annual passes can be purchased from the Bureau of Parks and Recreation, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707. They can also be ordered by calling 608-266-2181.
Gandy Dancer is a 98-mile multi-use recreation trail from St. Croix Falls to Superior, Wisconsin. It is a former railroad bed with a flat terrain and a limestone base. The southern portion of the trail from St. Croix Falls to Danbury, Wisconsin is limited to hiking and biking from April through November. A Wisconsin State Trails Pass is required for riding the Trail between St. Croix Falls and Danbury. A Wisconsin Deptartment of Natural Resources Conservation Patron Pass will be honored as a bike pass. Passes can be purchased at the Polk County Information Center in St. Croix Falls and the Burnett County Tourism Center in Siren.
The northern portion runs 51 miles from Danbury, through eastern Minnesota to Superior, Wisconsin. This segment offers a wilder, more remote experience. Hiking, mountain biking and ATV use is permitted. No pass is needed to use this section of the trail .