Trail Highlights

The Sundstein Road Unit trails have been significantly expanded and reconfigured to improve trail quality, variety, and accessibility. From the Rulseh Shelter, trails spread out through a variety of forest and wetland. Care was taken to create a trail system accommodating a range of capabilities. We have worked to make the trails as level as possible, but they are still rustic trails. Please exercise caution.

The Green Tara trail- the very first Tara Lila trail- was originally an out and back path. It has been expanded to form a grand loop encompassing the most accessible regions of the park.

Inside the Green Tara loop is an expanded Red Tara Loop as well as two new linear trails- Blue and Orange Tara. The Violet Tara trail begins at the original park entrance and extends to the White Tara trailhead across the Mud Creek Bridge. More…

Facilities and Parking

The 128 Sundstein Road entrance provides year round access to the trail system. Please lock your vehicle doors when you are out on the trails.

The South entrance, 1/4 mile south of the main entrance, leads to a parking and rest area with immediate access to the trail system. This entrance is open from Labor day to the end of snowshoe season.

Facilities include the all-season Rulseh Shelter, an information kiosk, privy, and water source (seasonal). Please carry out all garbage (including pet waste).

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Use of the trails is at your own risk and in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes Sec. 895.525 (The “Berry Picker” law).

Trails are open from dawn until dusk except for special planned events. Make your way back to the trailhead by dusk. If you are aware of someone using the trails at night please let us know.

Stay on the trails. We empathize with the desire to go exploring off the trail, if you need to do so there are plenty of other great parks in Wisconsin to enjoy. This is private land and we work hard to create and maintain trails to all the interesting places.

Be aware of natural hazards. These are natural surface wilderness trails that traverse uneven ground as well as wet and boggy areas. Watch your step as tripping hazards may exist, surfaces may be slippery or muddy. Be aware of overhead hazards such as dead or hanging branches-especially in windy conditions.

Know where you are and where you are going. The trails are marked, but getting lost is always a possibility. Please take a free trail map located at the kiosk near the parking lot trailhead. Plan your trip, consider taking extra water, GPS or map and compass, and a snack.

Carry out all your waste. Guests of Tara Lila should practice Leave No Trace ethics, including taking all of your garbage (including pet waste) with you. Fires are strictly prohibited.

Unauthorized motor vehicles are prohibited. Staff at Tara Lila routinely use vehicles to groom and maintain the trails. We will do our best to minimize our impact on your experience.

Hunting and/or walking about with firearms is prohibited. Take extra care during the whitetail deer gun hunting season. Check the local trail kiosk for additional information. It is a good idea to wear blaze orange during the gun hunting season.

Respect the groomed cross-country and skate ski trails. We put great effort into maintaining the trails for these specialized winter sports. Boot holes can ruin a groomed trail, please stay well to the side of the trail.

Tell us about your experience! We want to know how we have helped you connect with nature. We also want to know where we can be better. Leave a comment in the Contact Us section and tell us what you think!