These all have a bike-friendly atmosphere. After all, the trail has made them famous. Trail headquarters is the restored depot in Kendall , where you will find bike rentals, refreshments, rest rooms, souvenirs, parking, drinking water, and trail passes. Parking and restrooms or portable toilets are available in each town. A favorite breakfast and lunch stop is Judy's Trail Cafe in Norwalk.
Camping is also available at the village park in Wilton and at several other parks in the area.
In 1997, the village of Wilton added brand new bathroom and shower facilities to the village park. This park is a favorite home base for many trail riders, as it is conveniently located mid-trail and offers nice camping. At the Elroy Commons area in Elroy you will find showers, restrooms trail passes, picnic tables, information, and a shop with bike rental and souvenirs. Tunnels One of the biggest attractions of the Elroy-Sparta trail is the three railroad tunnels. To maintain a suitable grade when building the line in 1873, the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad constructed three tunnels.