more stats
1,660 ft
Distance
-135 ft
Descent
00:01:11
Avg time
-135 ft
Altitude change
1,239 ft
Altitude min
1,374 ft
Altitude max
1,374 ft
Altitude start
1,240 ft
Altitude end
-8.2%
Grade
-17.3%
Grade max
-1.8%
Grade min
1,617 ft
Distance down
43 ft
Distance flat
00:01:11
Avg time

Fish Hook Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sylvan Hill Park
    Wausau, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #52313 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #453 in Mountain Biking · Wisconsin
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Season
    May thru October/November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    Wausau/Marathon County Parks

This is the most advanced run at Sylvan Hill. The entry jump feature is a solid 5' high rock lip, gap jump. The remainder of the trail afterwards is smooth with much more serious air required to clear the jumps. As with Bad Rabbit and Twisted Oak, you'll reconnect with Sylvan's Run for a return ride to the top of the hill for more fun.

Access Info

Trail head at: 3298 Coates Ln, Wausau, WI 54403

Tags
BermsDropsJumps

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 49 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Fish Hook Trail Reports

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Sep 2, 2026 @ 6:20pm (America/Menominee)
Sep 2, 2026
 Tree has been cut and we have finally received moisture. Cherry evening
Aug 27, 2026 @ 3:27pm (America/Chicago)
Aug 27, 2026
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Jul 14, 2026 @ 5:56pm (America/Menominee)
Jul 14, 2026
May 24, 2024 @ 10:01am
May 24, 2024
 reporter Trails open with recent rainfall
Dec 19, 2023 @ 12:53pm
Dec 19, 2023
 reporter Closed until 2024 season
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Status:
on Sep 2, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.29 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to fish-hook trailhead (44.985050, -89.604100)
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      Oct 19, 2020 @ 7:37am
      Oct 19, 2020

      Videos

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      Sylvan Hill - Fish Hook
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      2:13 | 639 | Oct 2, 2021 , Wausau
      Wausau n Lil Switz
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      0:28 | 137 | Aug 24, 2022 , Wausau
      sketchy 10ft stepdown in Wisconsin
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      0:19 | 407 | Nov 26, 2020 , Wausau

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.8 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
      5 ★ 75%
      4 ★ 25%
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fish Hook located?
      Fish Hook is located in Sylvan Hill Park, Wausau, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Sylvan Hill Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.98505, -89.6041.
      ▼ How hard is Fish Hook?
      Fish Hook is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 8.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fish Hook?
      The trail has 135 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,239 ft to 1,374 ft.
      ▼ Is Fish Hook a point to point trail?
      Yes, Fish Hook is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Fish Hook?
      Fish Hook is 1,660 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fish Hook?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fish Hook. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fish Hook?
      Fish Hook is best visited during: May thru October/November.
      ▼ How do I access Fish Hook? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fish Hook are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fish Hook?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Fish Hook. The trail is 1,660 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fish Hook?
      Fish Hook is a very popular trail. There have been 487 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,051 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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