Steep wooded valleys mean tough biking in the lead mining region. The site of the nation's first great mineral rush in 1820, it was once the most populous part of the state. Thousands of small, abandoned surface mines dot the ridges and valleys of "Coulee Country." Pioneer priest Father Samuel Mazzuchelli (Ma-zoo-KEL-ly) built area churches and named many of Shullsburgs streets for Biblical virtues to appeal to the miner's better nature. Rriding a bike is no Easy Street in lead mining country. Distance of this tour is a 21 mile loop on paved roads and is very difficult with many steep hills.
Trailhead location is Badger Park in Shullsburg. For more information, call the Shullsburg Community Development Corp, 608-965-4401. ,P>
Location:
Shullsburg Wisconsin 53586
Telephone
608-965-4401
Other Sports and Sporting Events nearby:
(Galena) Chestnut Mountain Bike Rental
(Galena) Galena On The Fly
(Shullsburg) Lead Mining Heritage Tour
(Galena) Shenandoah Riding Center
(Apple River) Stagecoach Trails Livery
(Albany) Sugar River Hunt Club
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02/21 Coming to The Shullsburg area
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