more stats
8.4 miles
Distance
501 ft
Climb
-522 ft
Descent
00:55:51
Avg time
-21 ft
Altitude change
1,150 ft
Altitude min
1,267 ft
Altitude max
1,263 ft
Altitude start
1,242 ft
Altitude end
-0.047%
Grade
-18.837%
Grade max
23.754%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
5,203 ft
Distance flat
00:55:51
Avg time

Outer Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Horse
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Big Eau Pleine County Park
    Wausau, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Marathon County Parks, Recreation & Forestry

The doubletrack gravel trails are open to all uses (hiking/biking) but are mainly used by equestrians. Please use extra caution when encountering equestrians. Yield right of way. Preferably stop and get off your bike and allow horses to pass. Keep good vocal communication with horseback riders as horses are passing by. This helps ensure the horses understand what you are (not a threat) so they do not become startled.

Tags
Restrooms
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 8 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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on Aug 12, 2026
Ideal
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      scottmorris scottmorris
      People were riding the outer loop when I was there. Not signed against bikes.

      The MTB specific trails are disused and not worth riding, at least in early summer. Too grassy and hard to follow. Perhaps in the fall they are better.

      The outer loop is a decent little ride. More like a gravel ride with horse manure dodging....
      fillthevoid
      It is unclear if the Outer Loop is open to bikes. At the park it says horses and hiking only, so this needs to be clarified. Trails that are open are fun, but not maintained. They look fun, but are hard to follow in their current condition. Although not long in length, if they were cleaned up it is a great stop to do a ride and play a great disc golf course.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Outer Loop located?
      Outer Loop 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 44.7585, -89.85671.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Outer Loop?
      Outer Loop has 501 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 522 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,150 ft to 1,267 ft.
      ▼ Is Outer Loop a point to point trail?
      Outer Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Outer Loop?
      Outer Loop is 8.4 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Outer Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Outer Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Outer Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Outer Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Outer Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 56 minutes to ride Outer Loop. The trail is 8.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Outer Loop?
      Outer Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 23 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 23 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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