The trail extends 25 miles, from the village of Eden in the north (43°41′12″N 88°21′32″W / 43.68667°N 88.35889°W / 43.68667; -88.35889) to Rusco Road, south of West Bend (43°23′00″N 88°09′47″W / 43.38333°N 88.16306°W / 43.38333; -88.16306).

It passes through the cities of West Bend, Kewaskum, Campbellsport, and ends at the Community Park in Eden, running along the west side of the northern unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest and crossing the Ice Age Trail.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony opening a connection to the Moraine Park Technical College Campus in West Bend occurred on September 4, 2014.

"[4] The railroad was originally constructed in 1871[5] by Chicago and North Western Transportation Company.

It is allowed to be used for recreational purposes under a federal program, with the potential for future rail use.