Hank Aaron State Trail Closure – Detour Details

The provided map outlines the recommended alternative routes in both directions; however, it is understood that various routes may be utilized based on preference and destination. In advance of the closure, which will begin on Aug. 1, State Fair Park staff will post signage on the trail about the closure dates and alternate routes. State Fair Park will also be adding additional striping for bike lanes in both direction on North St. (Adler), which runs between the State Fair Park North Parking lot and the UScellular Main Entrance.

WESTBOUND TRAIL TRAFFIC:

• Exit the HAST to the north / right at 72nd St.
• Continue north to Main St.
• Turn left on Main St. to 76th St.
• Cross to State Fair Park at Gate 8 by the RV Park
• Continue west on Main St. through the Fair Park to 84th St.
• Turn left onto the sidewalk past Pettit Center (please walk bikes) to crosswalk by Gate 5 entrance to cross 84th St. onto Schlinger Ave
• Continue west on Schlinger Ave to 89th St. and then turn right to reach HAST access point

EASTBOUND TRAIL TRAFFIC:

• Exit the HAST to south / right at 89th St.
• Continue south on 89th St. to Schlinger Ave
• Turn left onto Schlinger Ave and continue to 84th St.
• Cross 84th St. to State Fair Park by Gate 5 Entrance
• Turn left on sidewalk to Gate 6 / Pettit Center (please walk bikes)
• Turn right on Main St. through State Fair Park to 76 St.
• Continue east on Main St. to 72nd St.
• Turn right on 72nd St. to the next available HAST access point

With safety continuing to be a top priority, Wisconsin State Fair Park with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are facilitating the closing of the Hank Aaron State Trail between S. 76th St. and S. 84th St. during the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair, Aug. 1-11.

The Hank Aaron State Trail runs east/west and passes over State Fair Park north of W. Schlinger Ave. west of the Fair Park, Fifth Street within the Fair Park and W. Pierce St. east of the Fair Park. In recent years, State Fair Park Management and Police have worked diligently to secure the entire perimeter of the Fair Park by adding metal detectors at all admission entrances, installing more secure fencing, instituting bag size restrictions, and reconfiguring gates, entrances, and exits.

Allowing an elevated trail that runs directly over visitors and vendors at State Fair Park to stay open during the State Fair severely compromises this secure perimeter. This closure is critical to ensuring that the perimeter of State Fair Park is fully secured and will help our goal of providing a safe and enjoyable visit to the more than one million visitors the State Fair welcome each year.