Ackley 60

Trail details

Epic red granite adventure with mountain bike park, art museum, and wilderness exploration through the heart of Marathon County. This challenging route takes you through diverse terrain including working dairy farms, hardwood forests, and remote wildlife areas. The Ackley 60 is considered one of Wisconsin’s premier gravel experiences.

Distance: 58.1 miles
Difficulty: Challenging to Difficult
Surface: Red granite gravel, some rugged two-track
Elevation Gain: 2,800 feet
Trailhead: Sylvan Hill Park, Wausau
Parking: Free at Sylvan Hill Park

Trail Highlights:

• Sylvan Hill Mountain Bike Park with pump track
• Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum (world-renowned “Birds in Art”)
• Ackley Wildlife Area (27,000 acres of wilderness)
• Historic ginseng farming region
• Red granite quarry views