You could soon take your horses to more places in and around Newport State Park in the future. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is taking public comment on a master plan variance to allow up to 10 miles of equestrian trails at Newport State Park, up from the original four to six miles originally proposed in 2018 through the Northern Lake Michigan Coastal Regional Master Plan. The changes came after conversations with horseback riders who felt that the original proposal would not be able to offer high-quality experiences.  Hikers and bikers would not be negatively impacted because the variance would only incorporate about a half-mile of their trails in Management Areas 1 and 2, which take up much of the southwestern portion of the park.  The variance also includes a new parking area. You can use the contact information below to reach DNR Property Planner John Pohlman with questions and comments before September 16th.Wisconsin

Currently, the Ahnapee State Trail offers most of the trail riding opportunities in Door and Kewaunee counties that falls under the DNR's guidance.

DNR; Attn: John Pohlman
LF/6; P.O. Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707-7921
John.Pohlman@wisconsin.gov or 608-264-6263

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