Crystal Ridge Loop is a 2.6 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Franklin, Wisconsin that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until September. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
February 28, 2021Well traveled in the snow. Fairly easy to see where the trail is.
January 13, 2021This was a great hike. The trail was snow packed and definitely had some slick spots. Only saw one other person on the trail, a woman on a bike. I’ll be doing this hike again!
January 10, 2021Amazing! Great winter hike.
November 29, 2020It was a bit muddy but overall a good Sunday morning hike
November 7, 2020They don’t allow dogs even though on here it said they did :(
October 21, 2020October 17, 2020August 9, 2020Lots of bugs! Bring bug spray for sure and I would also recommend bringing either a dog friendly bug repellant or a bandana to cover dog ears. Trails were well kept but pretty muddy. There were quite a few bikers on the trails as well which made the mud a bit worse. Would definitely go back but with boots this time!!
July 11, 2020Super nice trail, good views but the last stretch after you pass the ski hill is super super muddy so be prepared for that.
July 8, 2020Probably would've rated higher were it not for the swarms or skeeter and flies and much of the trail a muddy mess from last nights rain. Maybe in the fall. Not another should crazy enough to be out there in this heat.
July 6, 2020Decent trail. Definitely NOT moderate, very simple. Lots of swampy areas, be prepared to clean your bike afterwards.
June 23, 2020Would not recommend going the whole loop after a heavy rainfall. By the River is completely flooded. Also hard to follow trail towards the beginning because of all the mountain bike paths. Don’t get discouraged by the paths. Still a fun easy trail
June 20, 2020I found this trail on the app and took my dog for what I thought would be a slightly strenuous morning hike. This is more of a nature walk than a hike, very easy with clearly defined paths which get narrow at some points, particularly at the north end, as it is mainly a mountain biking trail. The bugs were intense despite being sprayed and covered. Also very poor trail etiquette from others, a couple of ladies had very poorly socialized dogs they could barely control. It was pretty, but I wouldn't return, mainly due to the bugs and the people.
June 13, 2020Great trail, a little muddy at spots. The trails can be a lil narrow at spots too which made it feel less travelled. Lots of interesting insects and slugs.
June 11, 2020June 11, 2020May 27, 2020It gets you close to the river if you want and it does allow you to be in the woods, to get away from the city. Muddy when it rains, and a little after, but if you’re prepared, it’s nice.
May 26, 2020This is designed for mountain bikes, but I didn’t see any. A bit muddy in spots, but nothing that’s too difficult to get around. This trail is pretty awesome and really quiet and peaceful. Lots to look at and overall very good.
May 20, 2020May 16, 2020This looks like an absolutely beautiful trail, but I had to turn around a few times because it was so muddy.
