Shooting Star State Trail

Shooting Star Trail Location
Map This is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (150Kb)

check boxRest area
check boxFishing
check boxCamping
check boxSwimming

hiking Hiking
biking Biking
in-line skating In-line skating
wheelchair access Wheelchair access
(electric wheelchairs allowed)

Visitor Alert!

Trail repairs due to heavy rain

Due to recent heavy rains, several short sections of the Shooting Star State Trail between LeRoy and Taopi are covered with mud, water and other debris. The trail has not been closed in these areas, however, trail users should use caution when on these trail sections. The trail underpass at the intersection of State Highway 56 (one mile east of Taopi) was damaged in the most recent rainfall (6/1/13) and has been CLOSED for repairs. We expect temporary repairs to be made later this week with the trail re-opening at that time.

(last updated June 4, 2013)

The Shooting Star State Trail begins in the city of LeRoy in Mower County and travels north through Lake Louise State Park. It then heads west towards Taopi, and ends in Rose Creek, allowing trail users to experience a rural passes by several additional interpretive/recreational opportunities including Rustic Retreat Wildlife Management Alandscape. The trail rea, Shooting Star Prairie Scientific and Natural Area, and Mower County Natural and Scenic Area.

Current and future portions of the trail will parallel Highway 56, also known as the Shooting Star Wildflower and Historic Route Scenic Byway. The native wildflowers and grasses are a highlight of this byway and trail.

When completed, the Shooting Star State Trail will connect the towns of LeRoy, Taopi, Adams, Rose Creek, Austin and Lyle. It is planned to connect to the future Blazing Star State Trail in Austin. The current paved portion of the trail totals fourteen miles.

Available Parking
In LeRoy - east of County Road 14 on Lowell Street.

At Rowe Pit - north of LeRoy off County Road 14. This parking area also includes a shore fishing platform.

In Taopi - on the south side of Highway 56, between Maple and Main Streets. A vault toilet is available at this parking lot.

Nearby DNR recreational/interpretive opportunities
Lake Louise State Park, Shooting Star Prairie Scientific and Natural Area, Rustic Retreat Wildlife Management Area