AT-AT Walker Loop
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Distance
- 42.7 ml
- Ascent
- 1207 ft
- Descent
- 1208 ft
164475 Granite Rd Wausau, WI 54403
Trail details
Moderate red granite loop through forest, wetlands, and wildlife refuges. This route offers a perfect balance of challenge and accessibility, taking riders through the stunning Hewitt-Harrison Forest and past multiple wildlife areas. The name comes from the distinctive silhouette of the power line towers that dot the landscape.
Distance: 42.7 miles
Difficulty: Moderate to challenging
Surface: 80% red granite gravel
Elevation Gain: 1,500 feet
Trailhead: Athens area
Parking: Multiple access points
Trail Highlights:
- Hewitt-Harrison Forest (10,000 acres)
- Bitzke Bird Walk & Wildlife Refuge
- Ackley Wildlife Refuge (27,000 acres)
- Historic red granite quarry
- Abundant wildlife viewing opportunities