Parks_Topic Contact_Rib Mountain
- Email: Rib Mountain State Park
- Phone: tel:+1-715-842-2522
Rib Mountain State Park
Description
This billion-year-old hill is one of the oldest geological formations on earth. Rib Mountain State Park is a premier day-use facility with picnicking, hiking trails and a reservable amphitheater. The top of the 60-foot observation tower offers spectacular views of the Wausau area and Wisconsin River. Granite Peak Ski Area is on the north face of the mountain and offers downhill skiing and snowboarding during winter.
Location
County: Marathon
Parks_Topic Contact_Rib Mountain
149801 State Park Rd.
Wausau, WI 54401
United States
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Candlelight Snowshoe Hike
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The Friends of Rib Mountain State Park invite the public to explore Rib Mountain State Park on snowshoes!
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Candlelight Snowshoe Hike
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The Friends of Rib Mountain State Park invite the public to explore Rib Mountain State Park on snowshoes!
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Fall Colors Hikes
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Join the park naturalist for a short hike on the Green Trail and explore the history, wildlife and plant life at the park.
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Raptors On Rib Mountain
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Come learn about these fascinating birds and see them live, up close!
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Ecology Hike
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Learn about the late summer environment on the top of Rib Mountain with a gentle hike observing the rocky forests of the park and what's in them such as fungi, trees, and animals.
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Trail Trek Guided Hike - Yellow Trail
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Come explore the trails with the Park Naturalist! Enjoy a peaceful, moderate hike under the tall trees on Rib Mountain's south slope and learn about unique plant life and landscape history while you hike. Please note, these trails are not ADA…
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Trail Treks Guided Hike - The Quarry
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Come explore the trails with the Park Naturalist! The Quarry trail is not only beautiful but a part of Rib Mountain's history. While you hike this moderate, 2.2 mile loop, enjoy learning about the history, people, and plant life on the mountain.…
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Rib Mountain History Hike
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Join in on this informative lead hike to the old homestead location. We'll walk and talk about the early settlement history in this area of the park.