Rustic Roads

Rustic Road 49

Location:  Sauk and Columbia Counties. Levee Road, beginning at the intersection with County T east to the intersection with WIS 33.
Length:  9.8 miles
Surface:  Paved

Levee Road travels through the Aldo Leopold reserve along the Wisconsin River, giving motorists, bikers and hikers an opportunity to view prairie grasses, wildlife, trees and marsh in their natural setting.

Rustic Road 104

Location: Marquette and Columbia Counties. 14th Road and Barry Avenue between County O and County CM.

Length: 2.8 miles

Surface: Paved 

This road passes over hills and valleys closely bordered by mixed hardwood forests and large cottonwood trees. Picturesque, century-old farms can be seen from several locations. The French Creek Wildlife Area and John Muir State Natural Area are nearby. There are remnant prairie patches and abundant wildlife along R-104.

Rustic Road 21

Location:  Sauk County. Just off County PF, follow portions of Schara Road, Ruff Road and Orchard Drive, and Slotty Road.

Length:  8.6 miles

Surface:  Gravel

Ruff Road, Orchard Drive, and Slotty Road are narrow, gravel roads. They wind through rolling, rugged terrain, near Natural Bridge State Park where the Raddatz rock shelter is located, the oldest documented site of primitive man in the upper-midwest. Schara Road extends along a ridge bordered by oaks, maples, basswoods and hickories. Remains of an old barn and home foundation are visible from the road. A walk during the spring and summer reveals many wildflowers along the roadside and in the open fields. Note: Slotty Road was added in 1996.

Rustic Road 69

Location:  Columbia County. Old Agency House Road, from East Albert Street to the north end near the Old Indian Agency House.

Length:  .75 miles

Surface:  Paved

R69 travels along the historic Portage Canal. On one side of the road are wetlands which serve as a habitat for sandhill cranes, blue heron, and many other birds. The road leads to the historic Indian Agency House. Built in 1832, the house is open to the public. The northeast end of the road connects with the Marquette Trail.  One can also view the remnants of the Old Fort Winnebago Locks. This canal joined the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, making travel by water possible for the first time from Green Bay to the Gulf of Mexico

Rustic Road 14

Location:  Adams County. Ember Drive between County A Highway and County Highway B.

Length:  2 miles

Surface:  Gravel

This thickly forested area supports a multitude of wildlife and wildflowers. The road winds through a cleft on top of a bluff. A natural spring runs from the top of the bluff down the side of the road to the east.

Rustic Road 50

Location:  Adams County. Cottonville Avenue (Old State Road), from Eighth Drive east to Fourth Avenue.

Length:  4.6 miles

Surface:  Unpaved

Locals call this road the State Road because it was laid out by the state, probably in the 1800’s. Vistas along this road include native lowland and upland trees, shrubbery and marshes. Wild birds, deer, and grouse abound.