more stats
2,874 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
00:05:34
Avg time
-43 ft
Altitude change
1,161 ft
Altitude min
1,204 ft
Altitude max
1,204 ft
Altitude start
1,161 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-6.5%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
167 ft
Distance climb
1,503 ft
Distance down
1,171 ft
Distance flat
00:05:34
Avg time

Popcorn Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Big Eau Pleine County Park
    Wausau, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #131947 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #363190 in Trail Running
    • #352110 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #872 in Mountain Biking · Wisconsin [+]
    • #2,220 in Trail Running
    • #2,361 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Marathon County Parks, Recreation & Forestry.

Starting right from the northeast corner of the parking lot, Popcorn is a fast, twisty ride. You'll still encounter plenty of roots and a few rocks as this trail twists and undulates southward. The trail ends at the intersection of a doubletrack, Hanna's Run, and Blockbuster.

Tags
Tight and twisty
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • Last: Feb 17, 2026
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Popcorn Trail Reports

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Sep 1, 2026 @ 8:34pm (America/Chicago)
Sep 1, 2026
 reporter Overgrown vegetation, unmaintained until closer to fall
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
Jul 21, 2023 @ 5:32pm
Jul 21, 2023
 Unusable - all trails are essentially overgrown and covered with downed branches. Well marked but in need of serious maintenance.
May 1, 2021 @ 10:27am
May 1, 2021
 Good riding conditions. Slow riding until it dries up a bit more.
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Status:
on Sep 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to popcorn trailhead (44.757940, -89.856880)
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      Sep 26, 2020 @ 6:34am
      Sep 26, 2020

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Popcorn located?
      Popcorn 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 44.75794, -89.85688.
      ▼ How hard is Popcorn?
      Popcorn is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Popcorn?
      Popcorn has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,161 ft to 1,204 ft.
      ▼ Is Popcorn a point to point trail?
      Popcorn is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Popcorn?
      Popcorn is 2,874 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Popcorn?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Popcorn. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Popcorn? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Popcorn are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Popcorn?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Popcorn. The trail is 2,874 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Popcorn?
      Popcorn is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 49 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 51 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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