When it opened in 2000, it was an instant hit - everybody loves it. However, Dane County Parks, which is charged with maintaining the trail, is considering a user fee as a funding source for maintenance. Their proposal is to require a state trail pass for use of the trail.
Cyclists consider the fee unfair.
Updates Fee axed by Falk, CapTimes Article, May 16. Fee axed by Falk, CapTimes Article, May 16. And, there is no firm guarantee of keeping the trail free. A well written letter, detailing the Sierra Club's opposition to the fee. Letter to concerned cyclists from LePine, May 9, in which he explains why he supports the trail fee.