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Stower Seven Lakes Trail (f.k.a. Amery to Dresser Trail)
Polk County will observe National Trails Day by offering free use of bike trails on Saturday, June 4th and Sunday, June 5th, 2011. State trail passes will not be required these two days on neither the Gandy Dancer Trail nor the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail.
This county-operated, 14-mile trail runs from Amery nearly all the way to Dresser. Built on a former railroad corridor, the trail begins at Harriman Avenue in Amery, travels through Deronda, Wanderoos and Nye, ending about one mile from Dresser on 90th Avenue.
The trail passes through maple and oak forests, wetlands, prairies and farmlands, and past many picturesque lakes. The trail crosses between the North Twin and South Twin lakes in Amery, skirts the south end of Bear Trap Lake and runs along Round, Horse and Lotus lakes near the western end.
The trail is named to recognize the exceptional natural resources the trail traverses and the longtime public service and leadership demonstrated by Amery’s own Harvey and Marilyn Stower. Harvey Stower served in the Wisconsin Legislature and as Mayor of Amery for many years.
The Stower Seven Lakes State Trail may bring a number of different users to the trail at the same time. It is important to use good trail etiquette to ensure the enjoyment and safety of all trail users.
Wisconsin Trail Etiquette and Safety Guidelines [PDF 2MB]
ATVs, snowmobiles and other motorized vehicles are prohibited on the traill. The Cattail State Trail, which begins in Amery just east of Highway 46 at Center Street, is open to motorized vehicles.
State Trail Passes are available along the trail at the following vendors:
Amery Pedal Paddle Ski, 109 Center Avenue, Amery
Countryside Co-op (Cenex) Convenience Store, 319 Keller Avenue S., Amery
UW Wanderoos, 1629 70th Avenue in Wanderoos
J & L MKT (Nye Store), 206175th Ave / Cty Rd M, Osceola
Dresser Food & Liquor, 115 State Road 35, Dresser
and from the Friends of the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE
POLK COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT AT 715-485-9294
Stower Seven Lakes Trail Map [PDF 700KB}
Link to Wisconsin DNR Stower Seven Lakes State Trail website
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