Stevens Point Area Pedal, Paddle Hike Guide

Stevens Point Area Trail Guide

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Stevens Point Area Trail GuideConveniently located in the center of the state, the Stevens Point Area is arecreationalist playground in the heart of central Wisconsin. Fish the diverse rivers of the Wisconsin River and the backwaters, including the 6,830 acre LakeDuBay, a hotbed for walleye, northern pike, musky and bass. Paddle the back-waters and sloughs, trout streams and smaller lakes for more variety. On land,leisurely follow one of the many great trails and natural areas perfect for birdwatching and wildlife viewing. The Stevens Point Area has no shortage of great recreational opportunities.

In this guide you will find information about exploring the outdoors in the Stevens Point Area, including hiking, bicycling, paddling, cross-country skiing,snowshoeing and horseback riding. Most of the trails in this guide are multi-use,and may vary by season. Routes provided for road-biking and paddling are not a complete list, rather a list of popular routes worth exploring. Be sure tocheck out the map, trail restrictions and use fees before heading out. For moreinformation on camping and lodging, trail conditions and other area attractionsin the Stevens Point Area visit stevenspointarea.com or call 715-344-2556.

Plan aheadAlways tell someone where you are heading and when you expect to return.

TRAIL NAME AND LOCATIONErickson Natural Area/KozcizkowskiGreen Circle Trail and SpursGeorge Mead Wildlife AreaIce Age TrailIverson ParkJordan ParkLake Emily County ParkWolf Lake ParkSchmeeckle ReserveStanding Rocks Park (F)Tomorrow River State Trail (F)State Natural AreasROAD BIKING ROUTESOld Wausau RoadPlover to AmherstLake Emily LoopStevens Point to PoloniaWetlandsWest LoopSunset Lake AreaPADDLING ROUTESWisconsin River North (I)McDonald IslandBlue HeronUpper Plover River (I)Lower Plover River (B/I) McDill Pond (B) Tomorrow River (I)Lake Joanis (B)

(F) = Trail Fee (B) = Beginner paddling route (I) = Intermediate paddling route

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PRIVATE CAMPGROUNDS # of Sites Tent Area Showers Flush Toilets Swimming PlaygroundLake DuBay Shores, Mosinee 150 715-457-2484 (120W/E)dubayshores.comRiver's Edge, Stevens Point 115715-344-8058 (10W/E)riversedgewisconsin.comVista Royalle, Bancroft 275715-335-6860 (155W/E)vistaroyalle.com (120W/E)Wild West, Amherst 54715-824-5112 (54W/E)wildwestcampground.comCOUNTY CAMPGROUNDSAll county parks 715-346-1433Collins Park, Rosholt, WI 27co.portage.wi.us/parks (27E)DuBay Park, Junction City 31co.portage.wi.us/parks (31E)Lake Emily Park, Amherst Junction 67co.portage.wi.us/parks (12E)Jordan Park, Stevens Point 25co.portage.wi.us/parks (22E)STATE CAMPGROUNDSHartmann Creek, Waupaca 101715-258-2372, dnr.wi.gov (23E)

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1 Erickson Natural Area/Kozcizkowski Park*2 Green Circle Trail and Spurs*3 George Mead Wildlife Area4 Ice Age Trail (see pg 17 for complete trail)5 Iverson Park*6 Jordan Park7 Lake Emily County Park8 Wolf Lake Park9 Schmeeckle Reserve*

10 Standing Rocks Park11 Tomorrow River State Trail

State Natural AreasPages 28-3112 Mead Conifer Bogs13 Little Bear Hemlocks14 Dewey Marsh15 Upper Little Wolf16 Bradley Creek & Flume Creek17 New Hope Pines18 Buena Vista Marsh19 Pickerel Lake20 Emmons Creek

Road Biking RoutesPages 32-3521 Old Wausau Road*22 Plover to Amherst*23 Lake Emily Loop*24 Stevens Point to Polonia*25 Wetlands*26 West Loop*27 Sunset Lake Area

Paddling RoutesPages 36-4328 Wisconsin River North*29 McDonald Island*30 Blue Heron*31 Upper Plover River 32 Lower Plover River* 33 McDill Pond* 34 Tomorrow River 35 Lake Joanis*

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Tucked along the shores of McDill Pond in Kozcizkowski Park, is the 5.5 acreGodfrey & Maybelle Erickson Natural Area. The park, known for birding with more than 170 species documented, has a .5 mile trail. The trail, consisting ofwoodchips winding along the shore of McDill Pond, and through a variety ofhabitats, is part of the Green Circle Birding Trail.

LOCATIONParking is available on the north side of Kozcizkowski Park, off of MinnesotaAvenue or Della Street.

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Stevens Point Area Trail Guide


Adventures on Land

Start your journey by exploring the trails and natural areas in PortageCounty. With no shortage of great recreational trails, like the GreenCircle Trail, the Tomorrow River State Trail, Schmeeckle Reserve and

the Ice Age Trail, be sure you don’t overlook the smaller and lesser known trailsystems. For adventures on two wheels, from trail riding to road biking, get somemiles in along the scenic routes on trails and rural roads.

Adventures on Water

Venture out on one of the many waterways in Portage County.Numerous lakes, an array of rivers, streams, and flowages offer

a wide variety of recreational opportunities, whether you want to fish, kayak,canoe, boat and swim. With routes for novices to pros, explore the distinct paddling routes in the area.

Plan Your Trip

The area offers more than 800 campsites, at county, state and private campgrounds. For those looking for a little more luxury,

try one of the area’s cabins, Bed & Breakfasts or hotels. After a day filled withexploring the trails and waterways in Portage County, find other activities worthexploring in the Stevens Point Area by visiting stevenspointarea.com.

This guide is compiled by the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureauand Active Portage County. Active Portage County is dedicated to create ahealthier Portage County by encouraging citizens to get active and leadhealthier lives through programs and planned activities to motivate citizens toget into regular exercise. The Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureauserves as the destination marketing organization for Portage County.

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To see more about some of the locations in the guide, scan the QR code with your mobile device. QR Readers are free from both

The App Store and The Android Market.

After downloading: 1. Open your QR Reader 2. Scan the QR Code3. Open the link provided

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Green Circle Trail & SpursGreen Circle Trail & Spurs


The Green Circle offers 26 miles of scenic hikingand biking trail that loops through the StevensPoint area and connects with nearly 30 miles of additional trails. It winds through forests andparks, over wetlands, and along rivers.

The Schmeekle Reserve Visitor Center is theheadquarters of the Green Circle, which offersfree parking, restrooms, drinking fountains, andan information desk from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.This would serve as an ideal starting point fortrail users who are unfamiliar with the Stevens Point area.

The main loop of the Green Circle is made up of 12 connecting trail segments. Our additional trail spurs connect to the Green Circle Trail.

Plover River TrailLength: 3.6 milesSurface: Crushed granite trailActivities: Hiking, jogging, biking, pets, cross-country skiingParking: Lot off of Hwy. 66 (north), end of Hofmeister Dr. (south)

The scenic Plover River Trail spans from the Highway 66 crossing (north) toHofmeister Drive (south). This wooded trail, one of the longest segments of theGreen Circle, follows the meandering Plover River on its journey to the WisconsinRiver. A portion of the trail runs through Izaak Walton League (Bill Cook Chapter)land. The diverse woodlands, towering trees, flowing water, and ample wildlifeviewing make this trail a favorite among users.

Moses Creek TrailLength: 2.3 milesSurface: Crushed granite, boardwalksActivities: Hiking, jogging, biking, petsParking: Wilshire Drive parking lot (west) or Hwy. 66 Plover River Trail parking lot (east)

Spans from parking area along Wilshire Drive (west) to Highway 66 crossing (east).The Moses Creek Trail features the longest boardwalk on the Green Circle (nearly 1/2 mile). The trail meanders through wet woodlands and over pristinesedge meadows, providing ample wildlife watching opportunities.

University TrailLength: 2.6 milesSurface: Crushed granite trails, boardwalks and paved roadsActivities: Hiking, jogging, biking, no pets (use alternate route along North Point Dr.)Parking: Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center (west), Along Wilshire Dr. (east)

The University Trail spans from the Green Circle Trailhead off of Business 51 (west)to the Moses Creek parking lot off of Wilshire Drive (northeast). The west portion of the trail meanders through Schmeeckle Reserve, a natural area owned by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Diverse habitats of forest, prairie, wetlands, and oak savanna provide ample wildlife viewing opportunities. The east portion follows Wilshire Drive to the north.

McDill TrailLength: 1.4 milesSurface: Crushed granite and paved roadsActivities: Hiking, jogging, biking, petsParking: Patch St. (north), Whiting Park (south)

The McDill Trail spans from Patch Street (north), crosses McDill Pond and follows its shore, enters into quiet residential neighborhoods, and ends at the County HHintersection (south).

Hoover Road Trail SpurLength: 4.9 milesSurface: Asphalt paved trailActivities: Hiking, jogging, biking. Pets allowed only on the trail spur, not inPlover parks.Parking: Little Plover River Park (middle),Worzella Pines/Lake Pacawa Parks (south)

The Hoover Road Trail Spur is a popular spur that connects Stevens Point (north) with

the Village of Plover (south). The trail spur is accessed via a short crushed graniteconnector path from the Mainland Meadows Trail and winds through the Whitingwellfield woodlands. The majority of the trail parallels Hoover Road. It is paved foreasy biking and jogging.

Heartland Trail SpurLength: 2.8 milesSurface: Asphalt paved trail Activities: Hiking, jogging, biking, pets

The Heartland Trail Spur is a paved path that parallels Patch Street. Green Circle users can access the trail at the intersection of the Iverson Park and McDill Trails.The path travels from Michigan Avenue at its west end to the Portage CountyBusiness Park on the east side of Interstate 39 with a safe underpass trail beneath the highway.

Iverson Park TrailLength: 2.7 milesSurface: Crushed granite (through park) and paved roadsActivities: Hiking, jogging, biking, petsParking: End of Hofmeister Dr. (north), Iverson Park (middle), Patch St. (south)

The Iverson Park Trail travels through one ofthe oldest and largest city parks in StevensPoint. It spans from Hofmeister Drive (north), travels over I-39, follows quiet residential roads, crosses over Hwy. 66, meanders through Iverson Park, ducksunder a train bridge, and ends on Patch Street (south).

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Stagecoach TrailLength: 2.2 milesSurface: Paved roadsActivities: Hiking, jogging, biking, petsParking: Bukolt Park (west), Zenoff Park (east)

The Stagecoach Trail spans from Bukolt Park (southwest) to Zenoff Park (east) alongquiet neighborhood roadways. It provides stunning views of the quiet WisconsinRiver north of Stevens Point. Old Wausau Road has extended shoulders for biking.

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Brickyard TrailLength: 1.1 milesSurface: Crushed granite, some sidewalkActivities: Hiking, jogging, biking, petsParking: Zenoff Park (west), Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center (east)

The Brickyard Trail spans from Zenoff Park (west) to the Green Circle Trailhead on the edge of Schmeeckle Reserve (east). It travels through a forested area, following a small stream past meadows. Several active ponds along the path provide habitat for frogs, turtles, and herons. The Brickyard Trail provides access to the Stevens Point Sculpture Park.

Riverfront TrailLength: 1.3 milesSurface: Asphalt paved trailActivities: Hiking, jogging, biking, petsParking: Bukolt Park (north), downtown (south)

The popular Riverfront Trail spans from Bukolt Park in the north to the Highway 66bridge in the south. It travels along the shore of the Wisconsin River through Bukoltand Pfiffner Pioneer Parks, with easy access to historic downtown Stevens Point.

Westside Loop Trail SpurLength: 2.4 milesSurface: Crushed granite trails and sidewalksActivities: Hiking, jogging, biking, petsParking: corner of Sherman/Whiting Ave. (south), downtown (north)

The Westside Loop is an alternative route that follows the west side of theWisconsin River. The loop spans from the Highway 66 river crossing in the north(Riverfront Trail) to the County HH river crossing in the south (River Pines Trail).

River Pines TrailLength: 3.5 milesSurface: Crushed granite trail (along river),paved roads, sidewalksActivities: Hiking, jogging, biking, petsParking: corner of Sherman/Whiting Ave.(south), downtown (north)

The River Pines Trail extends from ShermanRiver in the south to the Highway 66 bridgeover the Wisconsin River in the north. Themajority of the trail meanders through natural forest as it follows the Wisconsin River shoreline. One of the most scenic portions of the trail,this section offers views of rocky outcroppings, islands, large white pine and oaktrees, and incredible sunsets.

Paper Mill TrailLength: 1.7 milesSurface: Crushed granite and sidewalksActivities: Hiking, jogging, biking, petsParking: Whiting Park/Cedar St. (east), corner of Sherman/Whiting Ave. (west)

The Paper Mill Trail spans from the edge of Upper Whiting Park (west) at the PloverRiver bridge to Sherman Ave. The trail meanders through Village of Whiting andpaper mill woodlands following the Plover River flowage to its confluence with theWisconsin River.

Whiting Park TrailLength: 1.4 milesSurface: Sidewalk (along County HH) and woodchips (in park)Activities: Hiking, jogging, pets (no bikes in park)Parking: Whiting Park

The scenic Whiting Park Walking Trail is accessed at the intersection of the McDilland Mainland Meadows Trails in the east, and the Paper Mill and MainlandMeadows Trails in the west. Bikers should ride the Mainland Meadows Trail tobypass Whiting Park. The eastern portion of the trail parallels County HH, beforeentering Whiting Park just west of Business 51. The western portion meandersthrough the forested Whiting Park, offering views of the Whiting dam, the widePlover River, an abundance of year-round waterfowl, and Indian Mounds.

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Stevens Point Sculpture Park Trail SpurLength: .5 mileSurface: Crushed granite and woodchipsActivities: Hiking, jogging, biking, petsParking: Zenoff Park (north), Along North Second St. (west),

Explore beautiful sculptural works along the scenic .5 mile trail. Leisurely strollthrough towering pines to discover a unique connection between nature and art.Sitting on 20 acres and connected to the Brickyard Trail, the Stevens PointSculpture Park features artwork from local, regional, and national artists.

Mainland Meadows TrailLength: 2.2 milesSurface: Crushed granite and paved roadsActivities: Hiking, jogging, biking, petsParking: Whiting Park (northwest), McDill Elementary School - School St. (northeast)

The Mainland Meadows section provides bicycle access around the Whiting ParkWalking Trail. It spans from the intersection with County HH (east) to the bridgeover the Plover River at the edge of Whiting Park (west). This trail winds throughscenic meadows of grasses and wildflowers on its eastern end.

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it meanders over a wooden bridge and through a tall grass prairie habitat. The Smokey Hill Watchable Wildlife and Historic Site located just off of Smokey Hill Road is an excellent place to explore the wildlife area. Walking trails in thislocation run along Rice Lake and the Little Eau Pleine River and includes the Rice Lake Refuge.

LOCATIONTravel west from Stevens Point on Highway 10 West. Take Highway S North to enterthe wildlife area. The Stanton W. Mead Education & Visitors Center is located atS2148 Cty Hwy S, Milladore, WI 54454.

The George W. Mead Wildlife Area, a public property managed by the WisconsinDepartment of Natural Resources, offers over 80 miles of trails that explore portions of the expansive 33,000 acres. The 7 mile Berkhahn Rookery Bicycle Loop is open May 15 to September 1. Observe nesting great blue herons and cormorants in the rookery.

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Eastern Portage County is known for it’s rolling hills, remnants from theglaciers in the area. Relive the past by biking or hiking the trail onceshaped by glaciers on the Ice Age Trail. If the conditions are right, try snowshoeing the Ice Age Trail. Portions of this 1,000 mile footpathtravel through eastern Portage County, linking history, cultures andgeological features.

Belmont, Emmons-Hartman Creek SegmentLOCATIONBegin near the Emmons Creek State Fishery, located in southeasternPortage County. Parking is available near Stratton Lake Road in theFishery. From Stevens Point, take I-39 South to Highway 54 West. Thensouth on County D, which becomes Stratton Lake Road, parking willbe on the right.

Little Wolf River Fishery Area Segment (New Hope-Iola)LOCATIONTo access this 5 mile segment, parking is available off of Highway Z,just east of Sunset Lake Road. From Stevens Point, take Highway 66East, to County Road Z, parking will be on the left.

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The Iverson Park Trail, a segment of the Green Circle Trail, is a 2.7 mile trail thattravels through one of the oldest and largest parks in Stevens Point. The trail, consisting of crushed granite in the park with some paved roads, winds throughquiet neighborhoods and along the Plover River. On the bank of the Highway 66entrance, notice the words “City of Wonderful Water”, near the public swimmingbeach. Iverson Park offers canoeing along the picturesque Plover River.

The Iverson Park Winter Sports Area is a great place to explore winter recreation in the Stevens Point area. Bring a sled and enjoy one of four sledding hills. Or, ifyou would rather, try the toboggan runs. Toboggans are available for rent, by the half or full hour. The park also has a lighted ice-skating rink, a warming houseand a 2.5 mile cross-country skiing trail that is great for beginners.

LOCATIONFrom Highway 66, turn south at Sunset Avenue to Hillcrest Avenue. Turn left (east) to the entrance of Iverson Park.

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The Jordan Park NatureTrail, is located just two miles northeast ofStevens Point in JordanPark. The non-surface trail,cuts through the woodswinding through pines,wetlands and anoak/maple forest.

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LOCATIONFrom Plover, take Highway 54 East turning onto County Highway EE headingsouth. Continue on County Highway EE, until intersecting with County HighwayGG. Stay on County Highway GG until taking a right on to Wolf Lake Road. The park will be on your right.

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Located just east of Stevens Point,on Highway 10, Lake Emily CountyPark is a great spot for hiking.Several nature trails cut through the143 acre park, which includes oneof Portage County’s largest lakes.Running just to the south of the parkis the Tomorrow River State Trail.Lake Emily County Park also offerscamping, swimming, picnic areas,playground and excellent fishing.

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Schmeeckle ReserveThe 280 acre natural area on the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point campusoffers 5 miles of trails, in addition to serving as the headquarters for the GreenCircle. The Trail of Reflections is roughly a 1/2 mile trail, that is wheelchair accessible. The trail, which includes a reflection pond and a tree house, is a great place for wildlife viewing. No pets are allowed in Schmeekle Reserve.

Lake Loop TrailThe Lake Loop Trail is a 1 mile trail which loops around 24 acre Lake Joanis andoffers wildlife viewing, sitting benches and water access for fishing.

University TrailA segment of the Green Circle Trail, the University Trail is a 1.5 mile trail with adiverse habitat of forest, prairie, wetlands and an oak savanna. and is designedfor bikers, hikers and joggers.

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Berard Oaks SavannaThe Berard Oaks Savanna is an easy .5 mile walk from the Schmeeckle ReserveVisitor Center. The 4 acre area is being restored as an oak savanna. On the wayback, explore the PlankTrail, a short boardwalk thattravels over rocky wetlandsto Lake Joanis.

LOCATIONParking is available at the Schmeeckle ReserveVisitor Center at 2419 North Point Drive,Stevens Point, WI 54481.

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The cross-country skiing trails at StandingRocks County Park are marked for varying skills from beginner to advanced levels. The Green Trail is an easy 1.8 milegroomed trail, that is mostly flat. The Red Trailis an intermediate 4.9 mile groomed trail,with many hills. The Blue Trail is an expert 7.9 mile groomed trail, that has many steephills. Weather permitting, the ski lodge is openweekdays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. andon the weekends from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.The park also offers downhill skiing and ayear-round dog exercise area. Parking is available off of Standing Rocks Road, to access the trails. Call 715-346-1433 for snow and trail conditions.

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LOCATIONTrailheads are located off Twin Towers Road in Plover, Amherst Junction, CatePark in Amherst, and at the State Highway 49 overpass in Scandinavia. AllPortage County trailhead parking areas accommodate horse trailers as does a parking lot on Custer Road. Additional parking and public restrooms are available at Lake Emily County Park.

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Buena Vista Grasslands: Fromthe intersection of State Hwy54 and County Hwy F, west ofPlover, go south on CountyHwy. F 6 miles, then east onGriffith Avenue .75 mile to thesouthern boundary of thenatural area. The Buena VistaPrairie Chicken Meadow is a part of Buena Vista Marsh,a large outwash plain andformer glacial lake bed. Theland has since been alteredby drainage, agricultural use and wildfires and its topography has beenaltered by fire and wind erosion. The site is dominated by bluegrass and is managed as open grassland for prairie chickens.

New Hope Pines: From the intersection of State Highway 66 and CountyHighway A just east of Rosholt, go south on A 1.5 miles, then east and southon County Highway T 1.3 miles, then south on Sunset Lake Road 1.5 miles to a parking area west of the road. New Hope Pines features one of thelargest northern dry-mesic forests in central Wisconsin and is reminiscent of the vast "pineries" found in this region prior to settlement. The site lies onsteep, irregular topography in ground moraine - a legacy of the last glacier.

Dewey Marsh: From the intersection of I-39 and Business Highway 51 on thenorth end of Stevens Point, go north on I-39 about 9.1 miles, then east onCounty DB 1.9 miles, then south on County Highway X .7 mile, then east on Oakwood Drive 2.7 miles, then south on Hay Meadow Drive .8 mile to the southwest corner of the site. Park along the road. Dewey Marsh contains a large expanse of northern sedge meadow. Rocks are exposedin many areas and there is little peat formation under the sedge mat. Largeareas of peat and several acres were destroyed in a large fire in 1976.

Pickerel Lake: From the intersection of County Highways A, J, and D in the city of Almond in south central Portage County, go east on County D 4.5 miles, then turn north on D 4 miles to an access road which is next to a town hall. Pickerel Lake is a hard-water seepage lake with a fluctuatingshoreline that provides ideal conditions for plants by flooding out competingplants and killing trees when water is high and provides habitat when water is low. Due to dense blooms of algae in summer, oxygen depletionand corresponding fish kills are not uncommon. Scattered throughout theoaks are small patches with prairie species, indicating this area was once a savanna.

Emmons Creek Barrons: From the junction of Highways 10 and 54 inWaupaca, go west on 54 4.5 miles, then south on Hartman Creek Road to the State Park office and get a park map. Continue south on HartmanCreek Road, then go west on W. Windfeldt Lane to one of two parkingareas. Follow the Ice Age Trail south into the natural area. One portion is within the State Park, the other within the Fishery and Wildlife Area.Located on a sandy glacial outwash, Emmons Creek Barrens supports an oak savanna with scattered bur and white oaks. Patches of wild lupineprovide a habitat for the federally endangered karner blue butterfly.

Mead Conifer Bogs: From the junction of Highway HH West and S inMilladore, go north on S 6.2 miles to the Wildlife Management AreaHeadquarters. Get a map and directions to the sites. Three parking areasprovide access. To access the western portion: From the headquarters, go south on S .8 mile to a parking area on the west side of the road. For the eastern portion: Go south on S .8 mile, then east on Martin Laneabout 1 mile to a parking area at the end. Alternatively, go south 1.8 miles,then east on Deer Run Road 1 mile. Mead Conifer Bogs are extensive areas containing northern wet forest dominated by black spruce that is gradually replaced by larger tamaracks. The groundcover is a firm carpet of sphagnum moss dominated by leather-leaf and cotton-grass. Poisonsumac is present.

Upper Little Wolf: From Rosholt, go east on Highway 66 1.8 miles, then northon Highway 49 3.6 miles, then east on Wigwam Road .3 miles to a parkingarea north of the road. Upper Little Wolf features a cold-water stream surrounded by a northern mesic forest comprised of hemlock hardwoods.Within this area, the Little Wolf River is very scenic with gravel and rubble as the bottom materials. Scattered vegetation along the stream allows for good fishing.

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Bradley Creek Swamp Conifers: FromRosholt, go south on Highway 49 2.3 miles,then northeast on County NN 1.75 miles,then north on Hill Road .65 miles. Park andwalk northeast to the creek. Bradley Creek Swamp Conifers features a spring-fed trout stream and a tributaryto the Little Wolf River. A dense canopylines and shades an understory of herbsand forbs. The creek is considered a Class I trout stream for its entire 6 milelength and contains a bottom of silt-covered sand, gravel, and rubble.

Flume Creek Cedars: From Rosholt, go south on Highway 49 2.5 miles, thensouth on Lakeview Road 1.3 miles, thensouth on Linden Road almost .6 miles to the creek crossing. Follow the creek .4 miles east into the site. Flume CreekCedars features a hard-water troutstream with a moderate flow and highscenic value. The sand and rubble-bottom stream flows through a large,dense white cedar and balsam firswamp. The creek originates in Marathon County and flows through the northeastern corner of PortageCounty and into the Little Wolf River.

Little Bear Hemlocks: From the intersectionof County G and US HH West in JunctionCity, go east on Highway 10 2.4 miles,then north on State Highway 34 1 mile,the parking area is not marked and sitsabout 200 feet north of Elm Road onHighway 34. The site lies north of Elm road. Hunting is not allowed. Located just west of the Mead Wildlife Area, Little Bear Hemlocks is one of four isolated woodlots. Little Bear Hemlocks is an excellent teaching and research site to study the effects of managementof a once vast forest.

Great Bike Rides of Portage CountyGreat Bike Rides of Portage County


Stevens Point to Polonia: Begin in the parking lot Iverson Park in Stevens Point. Parkin the south parking lot of Iverson Park in Stevens Point, near the sledding hills.Follow the Green Circle Trail/Hillcrest Drive up the hill out of the park. Take animmediate right at the on Sunrise Avenue, continue .2 miles on Sunrise Avenue,turn right on Highway 66 east, continue 1.7 miles on Hwy 66 which becomes Hwy10 east, turn left on Brilowski Road/County Hwy R, continue northeast 8.1 miles onBrilowski Road which turns Rainbow Drive, which turns into 9th Street which turnsinto County Hwy K. Reverse your trip to Iverson Park and you’ll have traveledapproximately 20 miles through relatively flat but interesting farmland. Beginnerand intermediate riders will love the challenge. Insider Tip: Polonia Café, PolishHeritage Trail

Wetlands: Begin at the Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center. Begin your adventureby taking a left out of the parking lot on North Point Drive, continue .3 miles onNorth Point Drive, turn right on Michigan Avenue which turns into Reserve Street,continue 2.5 miles to Jordan Road, turn right on Jordan Road, continue 3.4 milesto County Hwy Y, turn left on County Hwy Y, continue 3.7 miles on County Hwy Y,turn right on County Hwy K, continue .8 miles on County Hwy K, turn left onBentley Road, continue 6.2 miles on Bentley Road which becomes Birch Road,turn left on County Hwy C, continue 9.7 miles on County Hwy C, take a left onCounty Hwy DB, continue 3.7 miles on DB, turn right on Sunset Drive, continue 6.9 miles on Sunset which turns into Second Drive, turn left on Evergreen Drive,continue 1.3 miles on Evergreen Drive, turn right on Reserve Drive, continue 3.3miles on Reserve Drive which turns into Michigan Avenue, turn left on North PointDrive back to the Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center. Most of the ride is gentle.For Beginner to intermediate riders. Approximately 41.3 miles. Insider Tip: Mullins,Lake du Bay area, Tiki Bar, Shipyard Bar & Grill

West Loop: Begin at Pfiffner Pioneer Park in downtown Stevens Point. Park in the City parking lot at the corner of Crosby Avenue and Water Street. From the parking lot, begin your journey by heading west/turn right on Hwy 66 West,continue .4 miles on Hwy 66 cross the Wisconsin River bridge, turn left on WestRiver Drive; continue 7.1 miles on West River Drive which turns into Mill Creek Drive;continue 1.1 mile on Mill Creek Drive, cross over the highway staying on Mill CreekDrive, turn left on County Hwy PP, continue 4.4 miles on County Hwy PP, turn lefton O, continue 1 mile on County Hwy 0, turn right on Co Hwy DD, continue 1 mileon County Hwy DD, turn right on 2nd Avenue, continue 2 miles on 2nd Avenue,turn left on Hwy C, continue 3.8 miles on County Hwy C, turn right on Hwy S, continue 2.1 miles on County Hwy S, turn right on M, continue 4.9 miles on CountyHwy M to Hwy O, turn right on O, continue 3 miles on County Hwy O to Hwy PP,take County Road PP, Mill Creek and West River Drive back to your parking spot in Stevens Point. For Intermediate to advanced riders. Approximately 43.8 miles.35-40 miles. Insider Tip: Rusty’s Backwater Saloon, Rudolph Grotto and Dairy State Cheese.

Sunset Lake and Surrounding Moraines: Begin in the parking lot of Sunset LakeCounty Park. The country roads surrounding Sunset Park are lightly traveled andoffer a wide variety of terrain. Explore the gentle hills and scenic roadside, andcircle back to your starting point. Insider Tip: After your ride is done take a dip inthe crystal clear, glacier formed lake. Sunset is also a great place for a picnic.

Old Wausau Road: Begin in the parking lot of Bukolt Park in Stevens Point. Ridenorth through the park, turn left (north) on Old Wausau Road; continue 2.5 miles on Old Wausau Road, turn left on Casimir Road, continue 2.4 miles on Casimir, turnright on Granite Ridge, continue .6 miles on Granite Ridge to Sawmill Road/CountyRoad X. At this point you can choose to continue 4.7 miles on Granite Ridge toyour starting point at Bukolt Park via Old Wausau Road. For a longer loop, turn lefton Sawmill Road/County Road X, continue 1.3 miles on Sawmill/County Hwy X, turnright on Second Drive, continue 4.4 miles on Second Drive, turn right on North PointDrive, continue .7 miles and turn left on Old Wausau Road, continue .8 miles onOld Wausau Road until you reach the entrance of Bukolt Park. Relatively rollinggentle hills make this a very scenic ride. Longer Loop 12.7 miles. Short Loop 10.2miles. Insider Tip: Stevens Point Sculpture Park

Plover to Amherst: Begin at Little Plover River Park. Follow the bike path north .4 miles to Porter Road. Turn right on Porter Road/5th Street, continue 3 miles onPorter Road/5th Street, turn right on Bluff Road, follow Bluff 1 mile, turn left on 4thStreet, continue 2 miles on 4th Street, turn right on Custer Road, continue 2.2 milessouth on Custer Road, turn left on Standing Rocks Road, continue 6 miles onStanding Rocks Road which becomes Fountain Grove Road, take a left on CountyRoad Q, continue 1.1 miles on County Road Q, turn right on Packer Avenue, continue 1.4 miles on Packer Avenue, cross County Road KK and you will be onMain Street in the Village of Amherst, continue 1.5 miles on Main Street whichbecomes School Street, turn right on Alm Road, continue 1.7 miles on Alm Road,turn right on County Road Q, continue 1.6 miles on County Road Q through theVillage of Nelsonville, turn left on State Hwy 161, continue .3 miles on State Hwy 161,turn right on Rolling Hills Road, continue 5.7 miles on Rolling Hills Road, take a left on County Road K continue 3 miles on County Road K passing through the Villageof Custer where County Road K becomes Custer Road, turn right on 5th Street, continue 5 miles on 5th Street which turns into Porter Road, turn left on Hoover, continue .4 miles on Hoover Avenue back to Little Plover River Park. This loop isapproximately 36.3 miles and offers some hills. Good for the intermediate rider.Insider Tip: Clancy’s in Custer, Rising Star Mill in Nelsonville, Downtown Amherst

Lake Emily Loop: Begin in the south parking lot of Iverson Park in Stevens Point,near the sledding hills. Follow the Green Circle Trail/Hillcrest Drive up the hill out ofthe park. Take an immediate right at the on Sunrise Avenue, continue .2 miles onSunrise Avenue, turn right on Highway 66 east, continue 1.1 miles on Hwy 66, turnright on Old Hwy 18, continue 5.2 miles on Old Hwy 18, turn right on Custer Road,continue 1.8 miles on Custer Road, turn left on 5th Street, continue 2 miles on 5thStreet, turn right on Smokey Road, continue .4 miles on Smokey Road, turn left onLake Thomas Road, Lake Thomas Road becomes County Hwy K, continue 1 mileon Lake Thomas Road/Hwy K east, turn right on Town Line Road, continue .9 mileson Town Line Road, turn left on Ward Road, continue 1 mile on Ward Road, turnleft on Lake Emily Road, continue 1.2 miles on Lake Emily Road, turn left on LakeRoad, continue .3 miles on Lake Road, turn left on Old Hwy 18, continue 5.5 mileson Old Hwy 18 which becomes 6th Street, turn right on Custer Road, continue .8 miles on Custer Road, turn left on Old Hwy 18, continue 5.2 miles on Old Hwy18, turn left on Hwy 10 east , continue .8 miles back to Iverson Park. This loop isapproximately 27.4 miles and offers some hills. Good for the intermediate rider.Insider Tip: Lake Emily County Park, Tomorrow River State Trail

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Paddling RoutesPaddling RoutesMost of the paddling routes in Portage County can be accomplished with twocars. Local outfitters can provide transportation for trips using rented equipment.

Wisconsin River North (for intermediate paddlers)Take Highway HH West out of Stevens Point (approximately 4 miles) and you willfind a boat landing on the right side of the road (A). Put in here and head backtowards Stevens Point (E). As you proceed downstream, the islands to your left aresurrounded by channels. The adventurous canoeist may wish to poke around the islands, spend some time fishing, bird watching or animal viewing. All channels headed south open into the Stevens Point Flowage and back to the main channel. In the Flowage, go under the power lines and take out at the boat landing near the swimming beach in Bukolt Park (B).

Wisconsin River North-River HighlightsA. Need a break? Maple Island Beach is a popular stop for boaters looking

to play in the water or relax with friends.B. Bukolt Park spans 56 acres in the City of Stevens Point and offers picnic areas,

playground equipment, swimming beach, boat landing and restrooms. If youplan it right you can take in an American Legion Baseball game. In 1936 thispark was named after John J Bukolt, an inventor and industrialist.

C. Mead Park is situated on 16 acres along the shore of the Wisconsin River.Situated within the park is a K.A.S.H. Playground, a 9-hole disc golf course,swimming beach, picnic areas, restrooms, lit tennis and volleyball courts andhorseshow pits. The park was named after George W Mead, who worked forConsolidated Water Power and Paper Company. Mead deeded the land tothe city in 1946.

D. Pfiffner Pioneer Park covers 10 acres in downtown Stevens Point. The park offers a boat landing, picnic areas, restrooms and playground. Throughout thesummer under the band shell you may find entertainment on the band shellstage. At the southernmost tip of the park, you’ll encounter the Riverfront ArtsCenter. A bit of history: In the park you’ll find the George Stevens Rock near the Riverfront Arts Center. This rock recognizes George Stevens who came tothe area in 1839, when he bought a log shack as a place to store his suppliesfor operations elsewhere. People going downstream could see his shack on a point sticking out in the river. Our town eventually became named StevensPoint, named after a person who simply stored his belongings in a log shackand wasn’t here very long.

E. Downtown Stevens Point is just one block east of Pfiffner-Pioneer Park offers a variety of specialty shops, dining and attractions. Also located downtown are the several murals that pay homage to the rich history of Stevens Point.

Insider Tip: The Wisconsin River is known as the “hardest working river in thenation” because of the hydropower that is used in papermills and in the hydroelectric plants. Visitors to the Wisconsin River need to be aware of the dams both large and small Low Head damns. Stevens Point has a Low Head dam on the Wisconsin River below HH. Very dangerous to paddlers. Paddlersshould beware of motorboat traffic on all sections of the Wisconsin River.


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Paddling RoutesMcDonald IslandMcDonald Island isa great 1-2 hourpaddling loop. Toaccess theWisconsinRiver/McDonaldIsland take Business51 South to Hwy. 66West. Continue onHwy 66 throughdowntown StevensPoint and go overthe Wisconsin River.Take a left on WestRiver Drive after youcross the ClarkStreet bridge. Travel1 mile until you seea boat landing onthe left. Park yourcar in the drivewayarea on the left;unload your boat,kayak or canoeand paddle acrossthe Wisconsin Riverto McDonald Island.The 34 acre Islandfeatures a widediversity of wildlifespecies due to itsproximity to themainland and the high diversity of the forest types. Whitetail deer and gray squirrels are commonly seen. A wide variety of songbirds can be heard and seen feeding and nesting throughout the oak and maple forests. The Island is ahaven for wildlife within the city limits of Stevens Point.Consolidated Water, Power and Paper Company sold the Island to the McDonald family in the early 1900’s. The family farmed a 20 acre section of theIsland from the 1930's through the mid-1950's. At that time, crossing the river wasaccomplished on a small rocky bar from the west bank of the river to the northend of the Island. The water level is much higher today, so the Island is onlyaccessible by boat. In 1969 the McDonald Family donated the property to theUniversity of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resource program.

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Blue Heron LoopBlue Heron Islandloop offerspaddlers a 4, 4.2and 3.25 mileoption. To get tothe Blue HeronBoat Landing, takeBusiness 51 southto Hwy 66 west.Continue on Hwy66 over theWisconsin River/Clark Street Bridge,turn left on WestRiver Drive. Drivesouth along theriver. Continue 4miles. When theroad turns to theright, towards theWisconsin RiverGolf Course, continue straightto Blue HeronLane. Follow thisdirt road to boatlanding and parkyour car. From the boat landingpaddle across theRiver (east) to theBlue Heron Island. This privateisland offers magnificentviews of wildlife and diverseforest types. Insider Tip: If you are hungryor thirsty afterwards, Rusty’s isjust down the road a fewmiles past the boat landing.

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Upper Plover River (for intermediate paddlers)Park one car at the JordanPark east parking lot situatedoff Hwy Y. Travel north 5.8miles on Hwy Y to BentleyRoad, turn right on BentleyRoad travel 1/4 mile, parkand unload along BentleyRoad where the road intersects with the PloverRiver on the right. During thisnearly 8 mile, 3 hour quietjourney abundant wildlifemay be revealed. This stretchof the river has generally a slow moving current, butbe careful of the site of the former Christensen’s damand in the somewhat rockystretch just downstream.Allow 31/2 hours to reach theboat landing at Jordan Park. CAUTION: Do not go near the dam in Jordan Park.

Lower Plover River (for beginner to intermediate paddlers)Park one car in Iverson Park off Highway 66 in Stevens Point. Then travel Highway66 east to Jordan Park. Begin this route at the canoe ramp on the south side ofHighway 66 in Jordan Park (handicap accessible dock is available). The route will meander through generally flat water, and is an excellent trip for birdwatchers in June and July. Because of the wooded landscapes on either side of the river, it is an excellent way to view fall colors in the area. Once you havereached Iverson Park, enjoy a dip in the water near the swimming beach, or walk on a short segment on the Green Circle Trail that makes its way through the park. Insider Tip: Want to grab a bite to eat? Try Hilltop Pub & Grill, just east of Iverson Park.

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Upper/Lower Plover River McDill Pond (for beginner paddlers)Two boat landings areavailable; Business 51adjacent to the bridgeand the end of Heffron St.Put in points are alsoavailable at KozcizkowskiPark. Caution: stay awayfrom the dam by theBusiness 51 landing, donot go near it. If goingunder the bridge, look formany cliff swallow nestson the bridge.Kozcizkowski Park has aswim beach and hikingtrails, follow around theisland next to the beachto observe the turtles onthe kings crowns.Adjacent to the park isthe Godfrey andMaybelle EricksonAudubon Wildlife areawith many bluebirdnesting boxes. The powerlines crossing McDill in themiddle have Osprey nestson top; binoculars allowyou to see nestlings inearly spring. On the eastshore of the power lines isa small opening to Spring Slough which contains the most aquatic plant diversityin the county and is home to a DNR weevil study. On the west shore of the powerpoles is Oriole Island. Both sides are good stops for wildlife observations. Furthernorth on the west shore are the openings to the North and South Channel. Thechannels continue through the culvert going under the road, canoes or kayakswill fit through the culvert. On the North side of McDill as it bends around thecurve, there are more small channels on the south side including a circle around a spooky island, and an old abandoned shack. On the northern most stretch ofMcDill before Patch St the water deepens in the middle to 16’ due to a sand trapdredge, and on the sides are shallow flats used for spawning that are frequentedby a variety of birds and have a variety of plant diversity. Allow 2-4 hours for thistrip. McDill offers flat water paddling, but can become choppy on the main bodyduring windy days.

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Lake Joanis (Schmeekle Reserve)Lake Joanis is a great spot for beginner paddlers. The lake is openfor paddlers but swimming is notallowed. You can easily park a car onMaria Drive to the south and walk ashort distance to the beach. Paddlearound the lake for a short trip or stayall day. Lake Joanis is surrounded bytrees that block the wind and with no motorboat traffic, the lake is small and safe for children to try outkayaking for the first time. Stay untilsunset and you may see deer cometo the edge of the lake for a cooldrink or an evening swim.

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Lake JoanisTomorrow River (for intermediate paddlers)Begin your adventure in Nelsonville. Stop to view the historic Rising Star Mill, one of four historical museums maintained by the Portage County Historical Society.The mill is open for special events throughout the year. This segment meandersthrough woods and fields.Four miles downstream inthe Village of Amherst, besure to follow portage signsto avoid dam. Once youreach Amherst, stop for a stroll and lunch in the downtown district, complete with shops,restaurants and an artgallery. Continue on the TomorrowRiver, suggestedtake-outs areat Highway T orHighway DD.Please note: during high water,submerged logs and swirling water can causeproblems. Duringlow water, rocksand shallows willbe present.

Many other waterways offerrecreational opportunitiesthroughoutPortage Countysuch as: LakeDuBay, AdamsLake, Collins Lake,Lake Emily, JordanPond, Sunset Lake,Lake Thomas,Wisconsin Riverflowages, The LittleWolf River, Spring Creek.

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Documents

Stevens Point Area Pedal, Paddle Hike Guide