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Kayak Lake Wausau
Wausau, Wisconsin
5.0
Kayaking on Lake Wausau lends to many adventures with bird watching at the Rookery as one of the most rewarding.
On the south end of old Snake Bridge, now called McCleary on 17th Avenue, a small landing on Mallard Lane provides a less crowded location to drop your kayaks and easily park. Here you don’t have to contend with boat traffic rocking your course. Take the river channel under the bridg...
Explore Bluegill Bay County Park
Wausau, Wisconsin
Take Cloverland or Parrot Avenue off the hustle of Rib Mountain Drive in the Southern community of Wausau to enjoy access to the Wisconsin River and broadened Lake Wausau. This park provides many amenities, plenty of parking, a boat launch, shoreline trails, shelters, grills, benches and picnic tables. Lake Wausau welcomes all forms of fishing including healthy sized muskies that put up a fight...
Rib Mountain Quarry Trail
Wausau, Wisconsin
2.64 mi
/ 404 ft gain
Rib Mountain Quarry Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Wausau, Wisconsin.
Turkey Vulture to Homestead Loop
Wausau, Wisconsin
2.46 mi
/ 420 ft gain
Turkey Vulture to Homestead Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Wausau, Wisconsin.
Red Trail and Quarry Loop
Wausau, Wisconsin
2.11 mi
/ 410 ft gain
Red Trail and Quarry Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Wausau, Wisconsin.
Stroll the Trillium Trail
Rib Mountain, Wisconsin
1.6 mi
From South Mountain Road, turn onto Trillium Lane behind the Rib Mountain Fire Station. Follow Trillium Lane southeast, which acts as the bike path, to the dead-end where a small parking lot is.
My friend and I strolled the wide paved path through the wooded wetland area. This project was just completed in September 2020 and is of solid construction, featuring trash receptacles, dog bags, board...
Up North, Outbound, Root Canal Loop
Wausau, Wisconsin
5.32 mi
/ 459 ft gain
Up North, Outbound, Root Canal Loop is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Wausau, Wisconsin.
Ice Age Trail Loop
Aniwa, Wisconsin
2.23 mi
/ 82 ft gain
Ice Age Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Aniwa, Wisconsin.
Ice Age Trail North Loop
Aniwa, Wisconsin
1.64 mi
/ 85 ft gain
Ice Age Trail North Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Aniwa, Wisconsin.
Places to stay
Westboro, Wisconsin
Eastwood
Overview
The Eastwood Campground is a family-friendly campground with access to a beautiful northern Wisconsin recreation area, complete ...
Westboro, Wisconsin
Picnic Point (Wi)
Overview
Picnic Point Campground is a quaint campground, where a large group can enjoy a peaceful escape in northern Wisconsin. The rusti...
Westboro, Wisconsin
Spearhead Point Shelter
Overview
Spearhead Point Shelter is a day-use picnic site for large groups. It is located in one of the most popular areas surrounding Mo...
Westboro, Wisconsin
Spearhead Point
Overview
Spearhead Point Campground is one of the most popular campgrounds on the scenic Mondeaux Flowage. Unique family-oriented campsit...
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