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2.0 miles
Distance
94 ft
Climb
-111 ft
Descent
00:18:48
Avg time
-15 ft
Altitude change
1,150 ft
Altitude min
1,200 ft
Altitude max
1,188 ft
Altitude start
1,171 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-10.1%
Grade max
10.7%
Grade min
2,979 ft
Distance climb
4,206 ft
Distance down
3,278 ft
Distance flat
00:18:48
Avg time

Dharma Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Big Eau Pleine County Park
    Wausau, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #128411 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #358326 in Trail Running
    • #347478 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #858 in Mountain Biking · Wisconsin [+]
    • #2,157 in Trail Running
    • #2,312 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    April-early Nov. , December-early March
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner

The entrance to Dharma is located across the road from the north side of the ranger station parking lot. The trail begins right next to the green gate with the stop sign on it.

As you ride, you'll traverse some rocky and boulder strewn ridge lines behind the A-frame ranger station. The trail surface is rooty throughout, and riders should be on the lookout for a few rock gardens that occasionally interrupt the flow of the trail.

Riders will intersect the double track multi-use hike/bike/horse a couple of times, so be careful when entering and exiting this often busy track.

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  • Last: Feb 17, 2026
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Dharma Trail Reports

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Sep 1, 2026 @ 8:34pm (America/Chicago)
Sep 1, 2026
reporter Overgrown vegetation, unmaintained until closer to fall
Sep 7, 2025 @ 7:16am
Sep 7, 2025
Do not attempt riding here. Not maintained at all in summer. So overgrown it is impossible to find and ride the trail.
Jul 29, 2025 @ 9:44am
Jul 29, 2025
reporter Singletrack has not been maintained during summer months. Mainly a fall and winter riding location
Oct 18, 2024 @ 6:32am
Oct 18, 2024
reporter Closed for the near term, singletrack trails are unmaintained
May 1, 2021 @ 10:25am
May 1, 2021
A few fallen trees block the trail in 2 areas. Otherwise ridable
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on Sep 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to dharma trailhead (44.758000, -89.858690)

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      1 Review & Comments

      teragambill00 teragambill00
      Not maintained, heavy with Stinging Nettles, had to abandon 50 yards in. I think it’s mostly a horse area. Recommend going to Standing Rocks instead, those are well maintained with great flow!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dharma located?
      Dharma is located in Big Eau Pleine County Park, Wausau, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Big Eau Pleine County Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.758, -89.85869.
      ▼ How hard is Dharma?
      Dharma is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dharma?
      Dharma has 94 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 111 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,150 ft to 1,200 ft.
      ▼ Is Dharma a point to point trail?
      Dharma is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dharma?
      Dharma is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dharma?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dharma. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dharma?
      Dharma is best visited during: April-early Nov. , December-early March.
      ▼ How do I access Dharma? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dharma are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dharma?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Dharma. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dharma?
      Dharma is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 52 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 61 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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