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A World-Class Urban Trail

The Hank Aaron State Trail is a 14-mile paved continuous east-to-west connection from the shores of Lake Michigan to the Milwaukee/Waukesha county line. Find some of Milwaukee's top destinations along the route as well as a variety of environments ranging from urban, to river views, to prairie and wooded surroundings. 

Learn about the Trail, what you can see along the Trail, and how you can make a difference. 

 
View Maps, Detours, & Connections for a list of these destinations!

View Maps, Detours, & Connections for a list of these destinations!

 

Get Involved.

The Hank Aaron State Trail impacts thousands of lives each year. The good news is that there are countless ways you can join the team! From volunteering to becoming a friend to registering for the Hank Aaron State Trail 5k Run/Walk, it's easy to make a difference.

Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail is a non-profit organization dedicated to sustaining, promoting, and enhancing the Hank Aaron State Trail, creating a lasting legacy for present and future generations. 

 
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14 miles of paved trails

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>1,000 kids have benefited from Bike

Adventure Camps

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>1,200 hours of volunteer hours in 2023

 

Instagram Sights on the Trail

You can also follow the Trail on Instagram. Tag us with @hankaaronstatetrail so we can see your shots!

Sign Up today! TShirts will no longer be guaranteed...Don’t miss out! https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Milwaukee/HankAaronStateTrail5K #2023Hank5K
REGISTER BY TOMORROW to guarantee your Commemorative Event T-Shirt for this year's 23rd Annual Hank Aaron State Trail Run/Walk 5K! https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Milwaukee/HankAaronStateTrail5K #HAST5K
Thank you to our amazing 5k sponsor Potawatomi #2023Hank5K
Race Day is FAST approaching! And we are still in need of volunteers - sign up here to participate on Race Day, August 12th, 2023. You can sign up to volunteer here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/WI/Milwaukee/HankAaronStateTrail5K And signup
Hey TEAMS! Don’t miss out on getting your team logo on your t-shirt! Finalize your team registrations TODAY for the 23rd Annual Hank Aaron State Trail 5k Run/Walk before the cut-off next week July 25! REGISTER TODAY to get your First Inning pri
Thank you to our amazing 5k sponsor Menomonee Valley BID #2023Hankn5K
Thank you Regal Rexnord for your sponsorship of the 23rd Annual Hank Aaron State Trail 5k! Because of sponsors like you, the Friends group is able to work on enhancements to the Trail like our current project, Art on the Trail! To support enhancement
Thank you Komatsu Mining for sponsoring the 23rd Annual Hank Aaron State Trail 5k and making our sponsorship of Bike Camp for kids attending schools along the trail a summer tradition! Support Bike Camp by registering today! https://runsignup.com/Ra
Thank you to our amazing 5K sponsor The Sigma Group #2023Hank5k
Do you love the Trail like we do? And feel so much better when we are outside enjoying our urban oasis? Come experience this year’s adventure at our 23rd Annual Hank Aaron State Trail 5k Run/Walk! Register today before rates go up later this mo
 

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