Basic Information
Mountain-Bay State Trail
Trail facts
- Rail Trail: Yes
- Length: 83 miles
- Surface: Crushed stone
- Counties: Marathon, Shawano, Brown
- Communities: Wausau, Weston, Hatley, Norrie, Eland, Bowler, Shawano, Bonduel, Pulaski, Anston, Howard, Green Bay
Directions
Marathon County: In Marathon County, the western terminus of the Mountain-Bay State Trail is in Weston, adjacent to the Weston Municipal Center at 5550 Municipal Street, Schofield, about 0.5 miles east of Schofield Avenue from the intersection with Camp Phillips Road (County Highway X). Parking is also available in Ringle, Hatley and Norrie. Marathon County trail map [PDF, exit DNR].
Shawano County: The trail roughly parallels State Highway 29 and parking is available along the trail in the communities of Eland, Bowler, Shawano and Bonduel. Restrooms and support facilities are located at local parks within all the villages. There are several parking and pay box locations located along the trail. There is a short gap in the trail in the city of Shawano near the Wolf River, where local roads are utilized. Shawano County recreation map [PDF, exit DNR].
Brown County: The eastern terminus of the trail is on Lakeview Drive, near State Highway 41. From Green Bay, take Velp Avenue west to Riverview Drive. Turn right on Riverview Drive and then left on Lakeview Drive. Continue on Lakeview Drive for about 0.2 miles. The eastern trailhead is on the left side of the road and a small parking lot is on the right. Anston has another small parking lot off Woodside Drive in Brown County. Both the Lakeview Drive and Anston Access parking lots contain portable restrooms. Parking and accommodations are also available in Pulaski.
Hours
The trail is open year-round.
Fees
Each bicyclist or horseback rider age 16 or older needs a Wisconsin state trail pass while using the trail.
Planning and management
For more information about planning for this property, see Property Master Plans.
Friends group
Friends of the Mountain-Bay State Trail - Shawano County
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