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Biking
Wausau and Central Wisconsin has miles and miles of great mountain bike trails offering beautiful scenery, challenges for every skill level and lots of fresh air!
Nine Mile County Forest Recreation Area
Nine Mile County Forest Recreation Area is open for mountain biking from May 1st through October 15th. The cross-country ski and snowmobile trails are marked and mowed during the summer months to provide over 20 miles of varying terrain. Nine Mile has a trail system that includes open tracks with minimal to moderate grades, as well as 10 miles of single-track routes through heavily forested areas. These trails offer a challenge for all ages and abilities. 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.
Mountain-Bay State Trail
Created from a former railroad corridor that stretches from Weston to Green Bay, the Mountain-Bay State Trail is an 83-mile scenic trail. The Marathon County portion contains 18 miles for hiking and biking in the summer. The trailhead is located behind the Weston Municipal Center at 5500 Schofield Avenue. Parking and restroom facilities are available. Daily or season passes are required for trail use for bicycles. More information is available at the Mountain-Bay State Trail website.
Big Eau Pleine County Park
Offering over 10 miles of trails shared with hikers and horse riding enthusiasts, the Big Eau Pleine County Park is a great biking spot with views of the Big Eau Pleine Flowage. No trail fees are necessary. For additional information visit the Marathon County website.
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 biking:
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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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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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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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Chellis Park
Chellis Park is located on 3 acres of land and includes both woodlands and wetlands as well as a recreation area. This neighborhood park features a picnic shelter, basketball court, playground equipment as well as a large open grassy area for games along with a walking trail and a designated bluebird trail to observe nesting bluebirds and songbirds, created as part of an Eagle Scout project.
7000 Woodsmoke Road , Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715-842-0983
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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