The Longest Trestle Bridge In Wisconsin Took Me To Someplace Extraordinary
By Ben Jones|Published April 17, 2024
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Ben Jones
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Ben Jones is at heart an adventurer who delights in inspiring others. A former reporter and photojournalist, he explored towns large and small as a Wisconsin correspondent for USA Today. He later became a lead photographer and senior copywriter for an award-winning destination marketing agency, before founding Boldland Creative, a company that produces photography, video, and other content for travel destinations. Jones has completed photography and content projects in more than 15 states and when he’s not looking through a camera or at his Macbook you’ll find him exploring the world’s lakes and forests.
Sometimes, a short walk can offer a very big payoff. In the Fox Cities, there’s a Wisconsin pedestrian bridge that’s a destination in itself. I recently enjoyed a stroll on the Fox Cities Trestle Trail. I thought it would be a pleasant place for a walk by the lake, but it was far more than I imagined – a bridge that offers numerous places to relax and take in views of a beautiful lake, and a unique perspective on the Fox Valley. Here’s why the Fox City Trestle is a pedestrian bridge that’s worth seeking out.
In another life It was a railroad bridge, part of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway. You can see the old railroad structure – if you look over the side, you can see interesting bits of art.
Signs tempted me to continue – trails allow bikers and pedestrians to continue around the lake on the Loop the Little Lake trail system, a 3.5-mile loop that encircles Little Lake Buttes des Morts, connecting Fox Crossing, Menasha, and Neenah. It’s also part of the Friendship trail, a trail that will eventually run from Stevens Point to Manitowoc.
I’m glad I finally hiked this bridge - I plan to return with my bike for a longer adventure!
