Rib Mountain State Park Conditions

Conditions as of Monday, May 18, 2009:

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Trails are in good condition. The Friends of Rib Mountain State Park and Park Staff completed the development of a new hiking/snowshoe trail this past year. This new "Quarry Trail" leads to the old 3M property purchased by the state several years ago. While the trail is accessible and useable from the red trail, we are in the process of putting in trail markers. A new trail map showing these trails is available at the park office.

Please note that mountain biking is not allowed on the trails at Rib Mountain. Mountain bike trails are available at the nearby Nine-Mile County Forest Recreation Area [exit DNR], which is managed by the Marathon County Parks Department.

The campground is open for the season. The campground at Rib Mountain is first-come, first-served.

Wildlife: Plenty of deer and other wildlife such as turkeys, fox and woodchucks can be seen in the woods.

Events

The Friends of Rib Mountain State Park sponsor the summer Concert in the Clouds series. All concerts start at 6 p.m. in the amphitheater.

June 20 - Randy Sabien
July 18 - Wausau Symphony Band
August 1 - Dangerous Folk

More Information

Vehicle Admission Stickers are available for sale at the park office or at the Wausau Service Center at the bottom of the hill.

Volunteers are always welcome. Stop in or call (715) 842-2522 to discuss some ongoing projects.

Granite Peak Ski Area [exit DNR] (downhill skiing and snowboarding), phone (715) 845-2846
Weather [exit DNR]

For more information, contact Rib Mountain State Park, (715) 842-2522.