Monticello
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Edelweiss Creamery - Monticello
Enjoy a fresh cool drink from the artesian well on the back side of this monument located on Hwy. 69.
Map from Monticello to Belleville
ATV Map for Village of Monticello
Monticello is home to both the Badger Trail and the Sugar River Trail. The two trails cross just south of Monticello. The Badger Trail can now be accessed at the end of Lake Ave.
The Badger Trail is now complete from the Wisconsin state line to north beyond Belleville, but not to Madison. Plan now to start in Monticello and head north to experience the tunnel and continue on to Belleville or come back to Monticello and enjoy the Sugar River Trail. The Sugar River Trail is Wisconsin's second state trail. It includes plenty of wonderful scenery, including the wildlife area south of Monticello.
Before leaving the area, be sure to buy some cheese from one of the three local cheese factories. May we recommend Edelweiss located west of town about two miles on County C. All cheeses available at local grocery stores.
Pictured below is the Monticello Depot and the Stone Warehouse, on the Sugar River Trail. Both were restored by the Monticello Community Club. The loading dock on the depot has been made into a deck with picnic tables for your group. If you're bringing your boy scout or girl scout troop, you might consider using the depot to stay overnight. Or if you are planning a ride for your bike club, consider using one or both buildings as your start. DNR bathrooms and parking lot with village water also located at site. Two other shelters are also available in the village park located on Hwy. 69. Reservations for use of structures and further information about Monticello can be obtained by calling the Village Hall at 608-938-4383.
The Badger Trail crosses the Sugar River Trail just south of Monticello (above) and continues to run parallel to each other to just north of the village (below).
Be sure to check out Millie Montesian the whale on Lake Montesian. Millie was named by Elizabeth Weichmann during Homecoming 2007. (Homecoming is the community festival celebrated the second weekend of July each year.)
Please note that when the trail is open for ATV's, the northern most point allowed on the Badger Trail is Lake Ave. in Monticello. The village of Monticello welcomes you with ATV access to the village clearly marked. Call the DNR dedicated phone line to check trail conditions by calling 608-527-2910.
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