Seeking new and returning Trail Reporters for 2022

Wisconsin Trail Report 2022

As spring approaches, so do the ever-changing conditions of the shoulder season. The Wisconsin Trail Report will serve as an important resource helping prepare trail users for their hiking or biking adventures. Now is the time to take action to ensure the hiking and biking trail networks in your area are included in this popular statewide report.

All trail network listings on the Wisconsin Trail Report require a dedicated volunteer reporter(s) to provide weekly condition updates throughout the season from March until early November. You can adopt your local trails and become a reporter, or you can help us to recruit reporters.

Ready to become a Trail Reporter?

Read the Trail Reporter Role below. If you are able to fulfill the duties of a Trail Reporter, complete this brief online form to submit your interest.

Trail Reporter Role:

• Reporters are expected to update or refresh their report(s) on a weekly basis and as conditions change via a secure website portal.
• Condition updates consist of a rating selection and a brief written description of general conditions with notes of any segment closures, obstacles or hazards.
• If conditions have not changed, the report(s) can be updated by simply logging into and clicking save to refresh the “last updated” date that is visible on the report(s). This ensures visitors to the Wisconsin Trail Report know they are seeing the most updated information.
• Reports are to be maintained from early March to early November.

More about the Wisconsin Trail Report

Last year, the Office of Outdoor Recreation partnered with Travel Wisconsin to launch the Wisconsin Trail Report. Following in the footsteps of the popular Fall Color Report and the Wisconsin Snow Report, two of the top pages sought out by travelers on TravelWisconsin.com, the Wisconsin Trail Report is the only resource that brings together a collection of trail networks across the state. No other resource showcases the vast trail offerings in Wisconsin and provides current conditions reports. 

Frequently Asked Questions

I was a Trail Reporter last year and want to do it again. What should I do?

We are hoping all trail reporters return. Please send us an email to confirm the trail networks you’ll be reporting on this season.

How can I help?

Spread the word. Put a call out to your community through your email newsletter or social media networks. Direct interested volunteers to fill out this brief online form.

When does the Wisconsin Trail Report start?

The Wisconsin Trail Report will launch this season in the beginning of March.

Other questions we missed?

Feel free to reach out! Send us an email.