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Rib Mountain State Park

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

 Directions

  44.920922, -89.689094

County: Marathon

  • Event

    2nd Saturday Group Hike

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    Come on out for some exercise and soak up nature as we explore the unpaved trails and sights of the park.

  • Event

    2nd Saturday Group Hike

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    Come on out for some exercise and soak up nature as we explore the unpaved trails and sights of the park.

  • Event

    Fall Colors Hike

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    Join us as leaves crunch under our feet on a group hike of the trails of Rib Mountain State Park and take in some views of the autumn surroundings.

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    Ecology Hike

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    Learn about the late summer environment on the top of Rib Mountain.

  • Event

    Shakespeare in the Park

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    Think Shakespeare is old and boring? Think again!

  • Event

    History Hike

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    Join us as we explore the early settlement history of Rib Mountain State Park.

  • Event

    History Hike

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    Join us as we explore the early settlement history of Rib Mountain State Park. 

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