Quarry Park is one of the few Madison parks that allows dogs on-leash to walk in the park. This is…read morelikely because this park is primarily here to serve mountain bikers. The park consists of a wooded area laced with crisscrossing dirt mountain biking trails. Get ready to bust a glute because the hills here are steep! But the pooches will have fun; they love getting to charge up and down the gravel hills. The park seems to be seldom utilized; on several trips here we only ran into a pair of mountain bikers once and never any other other hikers/dogs. Don't look for official signage or a parking lot because you won't find it. There is plenty of street parking available on Steven's St. and there are random trail entrances along that side of the park.

I liked the mountain biking here a lot. As a beginner I found challenging trails but nothing…read moredangerous for me so that was good. I liked the mix of technical and flow on the different trails. Only lack of a star because the trails were not always labeled well causing us to get lost a couple times.

Leo (the bulldog) and I enjoyed a hike at CamRock park. Dog park permit required, fyi. You can…read morepurchase annual passes through the city/county or else buy a daily pass on-site. This park seems predominantly geared (pun not intended, I swear!) towards mountain bike riders but there are several loops that hikers can also enjoy. (Mountain bikers need a trail pass too, fyi. Daily or annual passes can be purchased on-site). We didn't come across too many other people while we were here, despite it being a gorgeous fall day. We did meet up with one dog off-leash running with a biker. Scrraaappppe!! (dragging out soapbox) Argh! I get it - for many people they think their dog is well-behaved so they don't need to be on a leash. Well, there are rules for a reason and when people disregard those and let their dog off-leash when they shouldn't, parks crack down & change rules to not allow dogs at all (um, look at most Madison parks as a prime example). People with "well-behaved dogs" forget that #1) other people may be afraid of dogs and your off-leash dog is especially scary to them and #2) other dogs you encounter may be dog-aggressive or leash-aggressive so if your dog runs up to them, oooh boy! ANYway, back to CamRock. This was a fine spot for hiking and I'd go back if I were in the area. However, if I were driving from Madison I would probably opt for Indian Lake over CamRock for a hiking trip. I would definitely like to go back to CamRock in the spring though for some mountain biking, those trails looked like fun!

The trail offers three different loops so you can pick what works for you that day depending on the…read moretime you have available. I checked out the orange loop and it was around 6 miles. Overall pretty easy terrain in my opinion and mostly flat with some small ups and downs. The trails dual as mountain bike trails so be on the lookout as you may need to step aside. I had to do this a free times but if it was busier it may be a bit of a distraction and impact your hike some.

Trails are clean. Forest is thick so lots of covering and shade. Views are awesome! Plenty parking.read more

I recently moved into the Middleton area (from Verona), and we decided to buy the memberships for…read morethe whole family. This place is GREAT! I took ski jump lessons with my brother, and it was really fun, the instructors are very nice and let you go at your own pace. They also have Nordic (cross country skiing), Alpine (downhill skiing), ski jumping, and even races! But this place isn't just for skiers. They've got mountain biking, and even a shooting range! Everyone is very welcoming here. They have lessons for everything and everyone, at any skill level. If you come here for skiing, remember to bring some leather gloves for the tow ropes. I recommend you try it out! The BlackHawk ski club is a very good place, and I look forward to trying some of their other activities this summer!

I came here to do a small hike on a cold Saturday. I hiked the 1.5 mile trail loop around the…read moreriver and lake. I admit, At first I tried to do the 5 mile trail by Crystal Ridge, but struggled to find it, possibly I parked in the wrong area? I'm not sure, so I looked up a different trail using my AllTrails app and it took me over to this one. It was a very nice little trail with some beautiful scenery. Although, there was some construction happening, it was very nice. We started on a trail through some large trees. I could imagine it will be gorgeous in the fall. This trail took us along a river, which led to a large waterfall with rushing water. I love the sound of rushing water! We then went around a large lake to make the loop complete. Overall, I thought it was a very nice hike and I would do it again!

Great trail!! In…read moreconjunction with the Crystal Ride Mountain Bike trail, this is a great way to spend a couple of hours. The websites say it is a "easy to moderate" level single track trail. That may be so for an experienced riders, but I would recommend riders to have a solid technical base before riding these trails. I used to do a lot of Mt. bike riding back in college, but have been away from it for a long time focusing on road riding. This was a great trail for getting back in the swing of mountain biking. The trails really kept our interest and provided a good number of challenges. There is plenty of parking at Crystal Ridge. Trail is fairly new and not too well known yet, so it was not crowded. Condition obviously varies with the weather. If there is one thing that needs improvement, I would say that the trails could be marked better. There are markings at most intersections, but often times you can go for quite a while without seeing one. Hats off to the Metro Mountain Bikers for all of their hard work on the trail! Go to this link for a map and trail condition details: http://trailville.com/wiki/WI_Milwaukee_Whitnall_Park_Alpha_Trail Additional link to Milwaukee County's website with trial info: http://county.milwaukee.gov/MountainBikeTrail8288.htm

When I visit the Elkhorn Wisconsin area I always make time for a hike on the beautiful Nordic…read moretrails. They offer seven trails brteeen .6 and 9.2 miles, which are designated as beginner, intermediate, or advanced. The 2 mile red intermediate trail is perfect as it's about 45 minutes and gets your heart pumping with some steeper elevations.

Quiet, serene and peaceful are words that come to mind when hiking through the Nordic Trail Head. A…read morebreathe of fresh air and a totally enjoyable experience. We haven't even touched a fraction of the trails available to hike down here. This particular location is in the Southern Kettle Moraine forest and takes about an hour or so to get to out of Milwaukee. It is across the street from the famed mountain bike course, John Muir trail system. We were so kindly given some advice and it was wisely heeded. The trails we went on were excellent. Rolling hills and bluffs, some in the woods and some not. Either way we took a 4.5 mile-ish jaunt through the area and were just in awe! It was simply spectacular! Wisconsin in general has some of the best well marked trails one could ask for. We spent most of the time with our dog off leash walking the trail as the place was literally dead! I think that this trail goes slightly unnoticed because of the mountain biking trail next door. This equaled a win win for us! We will be back soon as I want to do the entire 9 mile stretch. Love some Wisconsin hiking! It is the best!

This is a great mountain biking trail system in Fitchburg. Right off Fitchrona, there's a decent…read moreparking lot to park your car/truck. The trailhead is just beyond the bathrooms. They have a fun selection of singletrack trails from beginner to the more advanced. The trails are nicely maintained and fun to ride. Cyclists are friendly and will let you pass if they're moving a little slower than you. This is a family trail system , with lots of levels of difficulty. Perfect for groups of people of different riding levels. The fall colors are just starting, so the trails are really pretty this time of year. Please keep it clean out there and ride only when it's dry. That helps keep the trail safe for riders out there. The little pond is really scenic when the sun is setting in the evening. There are lots of fun turns and some obstacles too. Watch the signs and have fun!

THE ABSOLUTE WORST!!!! I would NEVER! recommend anyone to this place. I called the day before going…read moreto be informed of the prices and everything i needed. They DID NOT tell me they di not provide the headgear and glasses! If they did i could have easily brought my own!. I drove over over 2 hours to get there!!!! So disappointing! So since clearly I could not get in i sat in the parking area in my car looking to find other places to go since I already made this long trip. Mind you they were giving me attitute whiole I was there and I was the nicest like I was in an interview. I was not even there for 20 mins, found nowhere so i decided to leave. Looked through my mirror only to see THESE TWO FOOLS (OWNERS) TAKING PHOTOS OF MY LICENSE PLATE!!! WTF?????? Just because IM BLACK does NOT give you the right to treat me this way!!!! #racist #shouldbecloseddown #willreport

This bike shop was great. Helped my mom take her cycle in for new shifting cables and shift levers…read more They finished the work 3 days early and did the work at a reasonable cost. Great work

The best selection for bikes in the area and the owner is the most knowlegeable person in the…read moremadison area for suspension related bike services.

For something to get out us out of the house this last year, my wife and I seek out new trails…read moreevery chance we get. Seeking most options in Washington, Ozaukee and Waukesha Counties. Glacier Hills is one of the best. The simply fact that with the hilly nature makes it very scenic and just the right amount of challenge. The trail coming into Friess Lake is pretty special. We will be back for sure.

This park is the best. Every time I go here I meet a cool doe. And it's got some amazing foraging…read more I don't usually eat mushrooms (not in love with the texture), but if done right, they're pretty good.