The trails runs from the spot of the confluence of the Chippewa with the Eau Claire River, at Phoenix Park in downtown Eau Claire (44°48′48″N 91°30′16″W / 44.81333°N 91.50444°W / 44.81333; -91.50444), meeting up with the Red Cedar State Trail near Red Cedar (44°42′03″N 91°52′12″W / 44.70083°N 91.87000°W / 44.70083; -91.87000), to Durand (44°37′53″N 91°57′47″W / 44.63139°N 91.96306°W / 44.63139; -91.96306).

[1] A former railroad corridor, the trail passes through a variety of habitat including wetlands, prairies and sandstone bluff.

Once completed, the system will include almost 70 miles (110 km) of trail and connect the cities of Durand, Menomonie, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire and Cornell.

There is also access to the Farmer's Market in Phoenix Park, which is open on Saturday mornings.

Outside of the city limits of Eau Claire (between Interstate 94 and Durand), there is a fee to use the trail, except for walking and hiking.