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Hiking/Walking Trails
The Wausau area has miles and miles of great walking and hiking trails, offering scenic views and plenty to explore.
Rib Mountain State Park
One of the oldest rock formations on earth, Rib Mountain State Park stands proudly in the middle of Wausau/Central Wisconsin. With over 1,500 acres, the park boasts a well-maintained network of hiking and nature trails throughout the wooded area. The nature trails meander through the park’s rocky outcroppings, offering fun places to climb or sit and enjoy the views. For an overview of the trail system, use the Rib Mountain Summer Recreation Map or visit the Rib Mountain State Park website.
Nine Mile County Forest Recreation Area
Nine Mile County Forest Recreation Area is marked and mowed during the summer months to provide over 20 miles of varying terrain that is shared with mountain bikers and horse riding enthusiasts. Trail fees are required for biking at Nine Mile. For an overview of the trail system, use our Nine Mile Summer Recreation Map or visit the Marathon County website.
Dells of the Eau Claire County Park
The Dells of the Eau Claire County Park is one of the special jewels in the Marathon County park system, with ancient volcanic rock palisades and potholes carved in the rock by the falling water creating a unique place at the dells and gorge. Over five miles of trails run along both sides of the Eau Claire River.
Big Eau Pleine County Park
Offering over 10 miles of trails shared with mountain bikers and horse riding enthusiasts, the Big Eau Pleine County Park is a great hiking spot with views of the Big Eau Pleine Flowage.
The Andrew Warren Historic District & East Hill
Located on the northeast edge of downtown Wausau, the Andrew Warren Historic District and East Hill is a great place to walk while taking in the charming and historic architecture of Wausau. The East Hill also provides some serious cardio if you are so inclined!
There are also a multitude of parks and forest units that are available for walking and hiking. To find a park or forest area near you, use our Parks and Forest Areas of Marathon County Map.
Locations around the Wausau area for walking and hiking:
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Alexander Park
Horseshoe pits, drinking fountain, lighted tennis courts, basketball hoop, play equipment, open shelter, asphalt paths.
625 Lake View Drive , Wausau, WI 54403
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Amco Park
This park is located in the Town of Halsey, off CTH F, between Meridian Road and Dietsch Road. Amco Park
is a 40-acre park on the Big Rib River.
379 County Road F , Athens, WI 54411
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Barker Stewart Island & Big Bull Falls Park
Take a walk on the Barker-Stewart Island Interpretative Trail! Be transformed from the city center to the country after you traverse the bridge. Experience the history of the island, the natural beauty of the view and the harnessing of renewable energy on this 1/2 mile stroll starting at Bull Falls Park located north of Scott Street Bridge.
204 West Scott Street , Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Bern Wetland
This forest is approximately 269 acres in size. The Bern Wetland is over 50 percent wetland with the remainder consisting of aspen/hardwood forest.
2398 Frahm Road , Athens, WI 54411
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Big Eau Pleine Park
A group campsite with electricity is available and can accommodate up to 200 people.
3301 Eau Pleine Park Road , Mosinee, WI 54455
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Big Rapids Park
Big Rapids Park is one of Marathon County's larger nature parks at 33 acres and is comprised of two sections along the Big Eau Pleine River in the Town of Eau Pleine.
The Lower Area features picnic tables, a swim beach, picnic area, vault restrooms and a dumpster.
EP1806 Big Rapids Street , Stratford, WI 54484
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Bitzke Waterfowl Refuge
Located in the Harrison-Hewitt Forest, the Bitzke Waterfowl Refuge encompasses a number of wetlands and impoundments, with some sections including boardwalks through wetlands. The Bitzke Bird Walk trail includes interpretive displays and many opportunities for viewing waterfowl.
Rocky Road , Aniwa, WI 54408
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Bluegill Bay Park
Bluegill Bay Park is one of the area's most scenic parks offering 68-acres to enjoy activities on Lake Wausau, picnic, hike and more. The North section (enter from Oriole Lane) features a boat landing, benches, picnic area, a well, an open shelter, flush toilets, walking trails, volleyball court (provide your own net), dumpster, and a paved path.
3800 Bluegill Avenue , Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Cherokee Park
Cherokee Park is one of Marathon County's largest natural parks located on the Big Eau Pleine River. It comprises 69 acres along the Big Eau Pleine River, with an impoundment that provides for swimming and fishing.
H2700 County Road N , Colby, WI 54421
Phone: 715-261-1550
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D.C. Everest Park
This 5. 5-acre park is located on the west bank of Lake Wausau on the tip of a small peninsula at the south end of Third Avenue in the City of Wausau.
1800 South 3rd Avenue , Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Dells of the Eau Claire Park
Campground: 28 sites, 16 w/electricity, self-registration for numbered sites, gravel camp areas, vault toilet, wood shed, manager contact cottage, 1 picnic table per campsite, water pump, recycling station, dumpster. South Unit: Open shelter with permanent picnic tables, state natural area, hiking trail to High Bridge and trail connects to the Ice Age Trail, pit toilets, scattered picnic tables.
P2150 County Road Y , Aniwa, WI 54408
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Doepke Recreation Area
This 37. 35 acre park features Little League and softball fields, ice skating and hockey rinks, a basketball court, a skateboard facility, fitness and hiking trails, a playgound and shelter.
2402 County Road N , Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715-842-0983
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Eau Claire River Trail
The Eau Claire River Trail has 1. 25-miles of walking and biking trails that wind along the Eau Claire River No fees are required to utilize the Eau Claire River Trail.
5600 Ryan Street , Weston, WI 54476
Phone: 715-359-9988
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Elderon Forest
The forest is 280 acres in size, with the majority of the vegetation oak and northern hardwood, and some pine plantations, aspen, and cedar swamp. The forest is open to recreational uses such as hunting, snowmobiling, hiking, and camping.
1127 Tower Drive , Eland, WI 54427
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Gaska Park
Gaska Park has 40 acres and offers a ball diamond, volleyball court, playground, and a small outdoor shelter with restrooms. There is a year-round trail system with bridges that provide cross-country ski opportunities in the winter with a paved area for parking.
1418 Military Road , Rothschild, WI 54474
Phone: 715-359-3660
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George W. Mead Wildlife Refuge
The George W. Mead Wildlife Area is nestled in the center of Wisconsin and contains over 33,000 acres of wetlands, forests and grasslands.
S2148 CTH S , Milladore, WI 54454
Phone: 715-457-6771
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Hammond Park
Swings, playground equipment, horseshoe pits, bandstand, picnic tables, drinking fountain, paved path, benches.
600 Grand Avenue , Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Harrison-Hewitt Forest
This is the largest of the Marathon County forest units at over 9,000 acres in size. This unit is located in the NE corner of the county, between the cities of Wausau and Antigo.
Rocky Road , Aniwa, WI 54408
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Kellyland Park
Kellyland Park formerly known as Rogan Park originally started out as just a soccer park and has developed into a multiuse park over the years. Besides being a community park this park also serves as the parking lot and access point for the Weston Dog Park.
6100 Rogan Lane , Schofield, WI 54476
Phone: 715-359-9988
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Kennedy Park
Kennedy Park features the Weston Aquatic Center, baseball and soccer fields, skate board park, ice skating and hockey rink, and a shelter area. The Aquatic Center was designed for all ages with its walk-in shallow area, the water tower water slide, water climbing structures, water ride areas, a sandy play area, sunbathing area, and grassy picnic areas.
6002 Alderson Street , Weston, WI 54476
Phone: 715-359-9988
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Kronenwetter Forest Unit
This 5,000 acre forest is located SE of Wausau and joins the Leather Camp forest unit on the southern end. This unit has excellent hiking and equestrian trails, as well as designated snowmobile trails in the winter.
4420 East State Highway 153 , Mosinee, WI 54455
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Leather Camp Forest Unit
This 5,000 acre forest unit is Marathon County's designated Ruffed Grouse Management Area. This forest is specifically managed to provide excellent grouse and woodcock habitat and consequently receives substantial hunting pressure in the fall.
4439 State Highway 153 , Mosinee, WI 54455
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Liberty Street Park
Community park with play area, picnic area and walking trails.
368 Lakeshore Drive , Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715-842-0983
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Marathon County Park
Marathon Park is characterized by a large stand of mature white pines, which are highly visible along Stewart Avenue and serve as a sort of landmark gateway into the City of Wausau. Located on 78 acres with 35 campsites just outside downtown Wausau, the park provides a large number of facilities and programs.
1201 Stewart Avenue , Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715-261-1550
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McMillan Marsh
Located near the headwaters of the Little Eau Pleine River, McMillan Marsh Wildlife Area is a diverse landscape of wetlands, woodlands, and grasslands. The area is approximately 6,500 acres, is located in the southwest corner of Marathon County, just one mile north of the city limits of Marshfield.
3151 Lincoln Avenue , Marshfield, WI 54449
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Memorial Park
Memorial Park features disc golf course, tennis courts, benches, picnic tables, paved path, outdoor pool, play equipment, boat landing, 2 open shelters, Little League diamond and fishing.
505 Memorial Park Road , Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Mission Lake Park
This is a 122-acre park located on the west bank of Mission Lake in the Town of Reid. The main features are a sand beach and boat launch, with fishing being a popular activity.
400 County Park Road , Hatley, WI 54440
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Mountain-Bay State Trail
The Mountain-Bay Trail is a Wisconsin State Park Trail that occupies the former Chicago and Northwestern Railroad right-of-way between Wausau and Green Bay. The trail right-of-way was acquired from the Chicago Northwestern Railroad in 1994 by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources under the federal Rails to Trails Program.
5550 Municipal Street , Weston, WI 54476
Phone: 715-359-9988
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Nine Mile County Forest Recreation Area
Cross country ski trails are double tracked with a skating lane and are generally one-way. The ski chalet has a changing area, restrooms, and a spacious warming area with a wood stove.
8704 Red Bud Road , Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Oak & Fern Island Parks
Oak Island in downtown Wausau features a Rose Bowl baseball diamond (Junior and Senior League) with lights for nighttime play, bleacher seating and drinking fountain. Other amenities include six lighted tennis courts, skateboard park, boat landing with dock, a grill pit, paved path, drinking fountain, flush toilets with sinks, playground equipment, two open shelters, grills, picnic tables, pathways with benches, dumpsters, recycling station, and a connecting bridge to Fern Island.
500 River Drive , Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Reservoir Park
The park features open shelter, paved paths, picnic tables, playground equipment and open play areas.
1130 Elm Street , Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Rib Falls Park
This 315-acre park is located off County Road S at the intersection with County Road U in the Town of Rib Falls. Park facilities include an open shelter, toilet, well and childrens play equipment.
1725 County Road S , Edgar, WI 54426
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Rib Mountain State Park
Five miles of trails have been developed specifically for snowshoeing enthusiasts. Varied terrain provides a challenge for every skill level.
4200 Park Road , Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715-842-2522
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Riedel-Redmond Nature Preserve
The preserve provides a hiking path through an oak forest away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
649 Ranger Street , Mosinee, WI 54455
Phone: 715-693-2275 Fax: 715-693-1324
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Ringle Forest
Beginners will enjoy classical cross country skiing across gently rolling terrain on the Ringle Trail, as well as some snowshoeing.
4900 Timber Ridge Lane , Hatley, WI 54440
Phone: 715-261-1550
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River Highland Park
Community park with play area, picnic area and walking trails.
1901 Marquardt Street , Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715-261-1550
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River Park
This 27-acre community park has approximately 3400 feet of shoreline on the Wisconsin River and is partially wooded. The park features two public boat landings (one improved and one unimproved) with available boat trailer parking and provides access to the Wisconsin River above the Mosinee Dam.
1101 Main Street , Mosinee, WI 54455
Phone: 715-693-2275
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River Street Park
River Street Park is situated along the Wisconsin River and offers a Little League size ball diamond, soccer field, playground, and a shelter area with restrooms that can be reserved. A pedestrian trail with benches at various locatons winds throughout the park and along the banks of the Wisconsin River.
518 Williams Street , Rothschild, WI 54474
Phone: 715-359-3660
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Riverside Park and Picnic Island
Riverside Park features an enclosed shelter, playground equipment, a paved bike trail, a half-court basketball court/bounce board, a baseball field, a softball backstop and a volleyball court (bring your own nets). In winter months Riverside Park is used as a sledding hill.
100 Sherman Street , Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Scholfield Park
Located on the Wisconsin River, Scholfield Park features playground equipment, paved pathways, a boat landing, an open shelter, a picnic area, a minor league baseball diamond, a little league baseball diamond, a drinking fountain and outdoor restroom facilities. In winter months, Scholfield Park is a sledding hill.
606 East Randolph Street , Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Stewart Park
Performance park with stage, drinking fountain, paved paths, electricity, picnic tables and lights.
508 10th Street , Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Sylvan Hill Park
Home to the longest tubing hill in the state, Sylvan Hill Park also is a popular in-town location featuring 3 miles of groomed cross country ski trails adjacent to the chalet and tubing hill portion of the park.
1329 Sylvan Street , Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Vilas E. Machmueller Park
Machmueller Park features a number of amenities including a park shelter, restrooms, picnic tables, grills, modular play structure and swings, ball diamond and full size soccer field with benches and bleachers. A walking path offers some scenic view through wooded areas with a small pond to add to the natural setting of this park.
7200 Quentin Street , Weston, WI 54476
Phone: 715-359-6114
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Wausau Kayak/Canoe Corporation
Wausau Kayak/Canoe Corporation exists to be an educational resource to whitewater kayak and canoe enthusiasts, and to provide a premier venue for paddle sport related activities in local communities and internationally. Compete, volunteer or sit back and watch the excitement! Join us for a day of fun on the water during our recreational releases or take it to the next level at a training camp or clinic.
200 River Drive , Wausau, WI 54403
Phone: 715-572-6197
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Weston Dog Park
This park, geared exclusively to our four legged canine friends, sits on almost 40 acres adjacent to Kellyland Park. The dog park is fully fenced and dogs are allowed to run free within the park and also features separate fenced area for small dog training and exercise, mowed walking paths, pet watering station, waste bag dispensers, picnic area, ample parking and restrooms.
6100 Rogan Lane , Weston, WI 54476
Phone: 715-359-6114
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Whitewater Park
Whitewater Park is located in downtown Wausau along the Wisconsin River. Water is controlled to provide a world-class whitewater canoe and kayak course during select weeks and weekends throughout the summer.
200 River Drive , Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Winding Creek State Rearing Area
The Winding Creek State Rearing Area is has 193 acres of property consisting of hardwood forest and some grasslands. Recreational opportunities include hunting, trapping, hiking, cross country skiing (no developed trails), bird watching and berry picking.
H3225 Blueberry Rd , Colby, WI 54421
Phone: 715-223-4767
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Wisconsin River Forest Unit
This 300 acre forest is situated along the Wisconsin River. There is an unimproved boat launch at the end of Pine Bluff Road.
Pine Bluff Road , Wausau, WI 54403
Phone: 715-261-1550
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Wisconsin Riverwoods Trail
This 10' wide multi-use (pedestrians & bicycles) asphalt trail is located along the west side of the Wisconsin River in downtown Mosinee. The multi-use trail is located within an approximate 18-acre parcel urban of forest.
Phone: 715-693-2275 Fax: 715-693-1324
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Yellow Banks Park
Yellow Banks is a 16. 1-acre park known for its natural scenic beauty and is situated along the Eau Claire River.
3903 Northwestern Avenue , Weston, WI 54476
Phone: 715-359-6114
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Zimpro Park
Zimpro Park is a 4-acre neighborhood park with a playground and portable toilet. In addition to the developed park there is also a natural area to the south and access to the Wisconsin River and the Cedar Creek Bike & Pedestrian Trailhead to the west.
301 West Military Road , Rothschild, WI 54474
Phone: 715-359-3660
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