Scenic Rural Road (R-23) crosses the Crystal River three times over picturesque stone bridges, offering pleasant vistas of agricultural and forest areas. Emmons Creek Road (R-24) crosses a springfed trout stream and passes through several stands of native pine and hardwoods.

From Waupaca County, R-23 begins in the Town of Rural, and travels west on Rural Road through Hartman Creek State Park, ending at Harman Creek Road. Emmons Creek Road (R-24) extends west from Rural Road to the Portage County line.

Elevation: 950 Feet

Distance: 2.7 Miles

Difficulty: Easy

Directions: From Waupaca, WI, Take Hwy./ 22 southwest to the town of Rural. Rural Road (R-23) travels west forking with Emmons Creek Road (R-24).

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