Brown County Parks has approximately 57 miles of marked hiking trails which include 9 miles at Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve, 1.5 miles at Bay Shore Park, 1.2 miles of the Devils River Trail, 20 miles of the Fox River Trail, 13 miles of the Mountain-Bay Trail, 6 miles at Neshota Park and 6.5 miles at the Reforestation Camp.
Please...
- Respect other trail users.
- Follow trail signs and closures and stay on marked trails.
- Be aware that hiking trails cross both mountain bike and equestrian trails.
- Report trails hazards, violations and incidents to County park staff.
- Dogs must be on a leash and pick up after your pet.
- Enjoy your experience!
- Pick wildflowers, destroy, molest or deface trees, plants, animals or other natural features.
- Camp or have campfires.
- Enter any building or area closed to the public.
- Solicit business of any nature, place signs or distribute hand bills.
Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve - 9 miles of hiking trails
Facilities:
- Dog allowed on leash (south of Lineville Road)
- Restrooms available in Nature Center
- Parking available
Bay Shore Park - 1.5 miles of hiking trails
Facilities:
- Dog allowed on leash
- Restrooms available at park shelter
- Parking available
Devils River Trail - 1.2 miles of hiking trails
Facilities:
- Dog allowed on leash
- Restrooms available at park shelter
- Parking available
Fox River Trail - 20 miles of hiking trails
Facilities:
- Dog allowed on leash
- Restrooms available at park shelter
- Parking available
Mountain-Bay Trail - 13 miles of hiking trails
Facilities:
- Dog allowed on leash
- Restrooms available along the trail
- Parking available
Neshota Park - 6 miles of hiking trails
Facilities:
- Dog allowed on leash
- Restrooms available in shelter near the trailhead
- Parking available
Reforestation Camp - 6.5 miles of hiking trails
6/28/2021 - Attention Hikers: A section of hiking trail on the trailhead road has been temporarily closed and rerouted due to logging and campground-related work. Follow detour signs on the trail and be mindful of your surroundings should machinery be present on main roads. Please remember to stay off closed sections until they are officially reopened. Remember, hiking is permitted on all trail except single track mountain bike and those closed due to logging. Thanks and enjoy the trails!”
Facilities:
- Restrooms available in Lodge near the trailhead
- Trailside toilet available also
- Parking available in the upper parking lot
