Trail Overview
This mostly dirt and packed gravel road winds through dense sections of forest while maintaining a wide, open corridor along the trail. The route gently gains and loses elevation as it passes through small meadows and pockets of thicker trees, with wildflowers lining the road in the summer. On the north end, there’s a unique old cemetery just off the side of the road worth checking out. You’ll also pass a state forest information sign and a registration station along the way. The road is well-maintained with only a few small potholes, making for a smooth and enjoyable drive.
Difficulty
This trail is rated 1/10 due to the well-maintained dirt and gravel surface with minimal obstacles. It is suitable for nearly any vehicle, with only minor potholes and gentle elevation changes to be aware of.
History
There is a cemetery at the entrance to this trail. It is worth a stop to look around. This area of Brookfield was settled by Quaker families in the early I8OOs. It originally was named Moscow and later Delancy after some of the original settlers. The Quakers had a large and active membership known as the "Society of Friends." This society was affiliated with a similar group in Madison, another Quaker settlement northwest of here. Their meeting house once stood next to the entrance to Truck Trail # 12, just behind the cemetery. The cemetery, which is situated on private land, is the final resting place for some of those early settlers. Please be respectful of the property when visiting this stop.
