A $6 million overhaul will turn this Wisconsin farm into a mountain biking hub

Wisconsin is known for its farms. The state produces a quarter of America’s cheese, is third in milk production, second in butter production, and ranks first in the nation for corn, cranberries, ginseng, and snap beans. It is also a leading producer of oats, potatoes, carrots, tart cherries, maple syrup, and sweet corn.

However, there is one farm near La Crosse, Wisconsin, that will soon grow experiences instead of crops. The Community Trail Farm Project is the Outdoor Recreation Alliance Trail’s (ORA Trails) idea to connect the community to itself and the outdoors. The proposed $6 million project will revolve around a robust network of shared-use trails and amenities designed to make outdoor access easier and more inclusive.

Singletracks recently spoke with Josh Hein, the project administrator for the Community Trail Farm Project, to learn about the origin of the project and when it will become a reality...