| Old Abe State Trail | |
|---|---|
| Old Abe State Trail crossing the Chippewa River near where it flows into Lake Wissota | |
| Length | 19.5 miles (31.4 km) |
| Location | Chippewa County, Wisconsin, USA |
| Trailheads | Chippewa Falls Cornell |
| Use | Bicycling, hiking, in-line skating, horseback riding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing |
| Trail difficulty | Easy |
| Months | Year-round |
| Sights | Chippewa River, Brunet Island State Park, Lake Wissota State Park |
Old Abe State Trail is a 19.5-mile (31.4 km) paved multi-use rail trail in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, USA.
The name commemorates Old Abe, an orphaned bald eagle found in the area in 1861 which became the mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment in the American Civil War. The trail presently runs from the outskirts of Chippewa Falls to Cornell, following the undeveloped shoreline of the Chippewa River for most of its route. The trail also provides access between Lake Wissota State Park and Brunet Island State Park. Old Abe State Trail is managed cooperatively by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Chippewa County. An extension south to Eau Claire is planned to link to the Chippewa River State Trail.