Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Pedestrian and bicycle travel along Hwy 16 is generally not recommended due to narrow shoulders and curvilinear alignment except where sidewalks or bicycle paths/routes adjacent to the highway (like the Root River Trail) are provided in byway communities. The byway is unique in that a parallel bicycle and pedestrian facility, the Root River Trail, is provided between Fountain and Houston. Many visitor facilities and interpretive opportunities are located at trailheads for this facility, providing similar experiences for bicyclists and motorists alike.

One can ski, hike, and bike at the Root River State Trail, but other trails are also available off the byway. You can find hiking and cross-country trails at Historic Forestville State Park. Between Houston and Rushford, also find the Wetbark Trail. And in towns like Rushford, Preston and Fountain, trails are also available.