Biking & Hiking
Ahdawagam Trails - Wisconsin Rapids
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More than 20 miles of biking trails are included in the City of Wisconsin Rapids’ recreational system. Traversing through wooded and urban areas, along the riverfront, or aside city streets, the system is composed of five distinct trails ranging from 3 to 7 miles in length and connecting to Port Edwards and Nekoosa on the south and Biron on the north.
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Lynn Creek Nature Trail - Nekoosa
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A medium level, natural surface, multi-use, human-powered trail with 3 gradual hills. The trail has various habitats; wetland, stream, prairie and mixes woods with large specimen trees. Trailhead parking is at Buehler Ave and Waterworks Rd. Approximately 1.75 miles.
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Nekoosa Environmental Learning Loop (NELL)
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A combination of nature and multi-use trails totaling just over 3 miles. Parking available for the multi-use, 1.3 mile trail available through Nekoosa High School at the end of Cedar Street. Features on the silent sport trails include 18 hole disc golf, and a large mosaic turtle, level is easy. The lower NELL trails is mowed wetland with a boardwalk leading to the prairie loop, length is a 1/2 mile, level is medium. The Fairview Loop and Fairview Loop Connection are adjacent to neighborhood and other trails, length is 1/3 to 1/2 mile, level is easy. The Humke Hill is a nature trail section through woods, wetlands, and mowed grass. It includes a Observation Deck; length is 2/3 of a mile and difficulty is medium. PLEASE NOTE: The Humke Hill trail is closed during the school day.
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Nepco Lake County Park
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A 125-acre park was donated in 1977 by Nekoos Papers, INC. as day use park. Traverse through 5.25 miles of wooded trails. Choosing to either complete the West Loop (1.25 miles) or the East Loop (4 miles).
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South Wood County Park Recreation Trail
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Circle the wooded shoreline of Lake Wazeecha, which is the Indian name for “lake of the land of the pines,” on this 4.1 mile multi-use recreation trail, complete with picnic areas and unforgettable views.
River Riders Bike Share
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River Riders is an app-based program open to everyone. Search for the Koloni app in your Apple, Android, or Google App Store and create an account to start riding today. The cost to rent a bike is $1.00/hour. Earn free rides when you share your referral code at the end of your ride!
6 Wisconsin Rapids Locations:
Lake Wazeecha (White Sands Beach)
McMillan Memorial Library
Henry Demitz Park
Rapids Zoo
Veterans Memorial Park (across from the side of Jennings)
Quality Foods (West Grand Ave)
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Songbird Trail at Sand Valley
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This trail will take you through a sampling of the restoration and remnant areas on-site as well as past golf landscapes and an intact red pine plantation! It is approximately 1.2 miles round trip. Located near Craig's Porch, stop in the Clubhouse to ask for directions to the trail.
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Ridge Trail at Sand Valley
This advanced 3 mile trail traverses along the V ridge on the new Mammoth Dunes golf course. The trail features expansive sand blowouts, red pine plantation, and a majestic oak savanna. Hikers will enjoy golf course views of 14 of the 18 holes, including vistas on sand ridges as high as 80 feet above the course. This marked trail begins and ends at the Sand Valley Clubhouse, stop in the Clubhouse to ask for directions to the trail.
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Wisconsin River Trail (see Ahdawagam Trail map)
You’ll find glorious trees, singing birds, river views, and great company along the Wisconsin River Trail. Traveling from downtown Wisconsin Rapids through Port Edwards and into Nekoosa, this 9.5 mile trail connects the communities through a dedicated, paved, bike trail. Pack a picnic, grab a map, and set off on a family adventure.