The railroad used to cross the Wisconsin River here. The remains of the bridge can still be seen, and there are efforts underway to build a new bridge for people walking, biking, and snowmobiling.

Zachary

January 11, 2024

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The Great Sauk Trail is an old railway that runs north along the Wisconsin River up past the Sauk Prairie Recreation Area. Here you can see the old railroad bridge that used to run across the water and south through Mazomanie.

Zachary

January 11, 2024

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Location: Sauk City, Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

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