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Trail Network Concept Plan

Rib Mountain State Park

Rib Mountain State Park is adorned with colorful fall foliage, featuring a mix of red, orange, and yellow trees. In the foreground, the trail and surrounding areas show patches of green grass, while a winding path leads through the vibrant landscape. The view extends into the distance, revealing valleys and additional forests under a cloudy sky.

Photo credit: Wisconsin DNR

The Greater Wausau Prosperity Partnership, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, has developed a trail concept plan for Rib Mountain State Park that is consistent with the park’s property master plan. The trail plan includes concepts for a multiuse community path, shared use trail, hiking trail refinements, bike-optimized trail, ski area expansion and snowmobile trail realignment. The document outlining the proposed trail concept plan can be found in the Concept Design Story Map:

Public Engagement Opportunity

The department encourages the public to submit feedback using the online public input survey after reviewing the trail network concept plan document. Additionally, one public informational meeting will be held in Wausau on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 at Northcentral Technical College. This informational meeting will run from 6 to approximately 7 p.m. and will include a presentation from department staff starting at 6 p.m. Doors to the venue will open at 5:45 p.m. Staff will present a brief property history and share the trail network concept plan in more detail.

The public may provide comment in person at the public engagement opportunity on Feb. 13, or by submitting the online survey:

A hard copy of the trail network concept plan is available to view at the Rib Mountain State Park office and the Marathon County Public Library Headquarters (300 N. First Street, Wausau, WI 54403). Comment cards are available at the park office. Please call the park office prior to arrival to ensure the facility is open.

Event Details

What: Public Engagement Opportunity For The Rib Mountain State Park Trail Concept Plan

When: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025; 6-7 p.m.

Where: Northcentral Technical College, Professional Conference Center
Room 1004A (located in the Center for Health Science Building)
1000 W Campus Dr.
Wausau, WI 54401