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3,907 ft
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-37 ft
Descent
00:05:35
Avg time
23 ft
Altitude change
1,343 ft
Altitude min
1,374 ft
Altitude max
1,343 ft
Altitude start
1,368 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-13.7%
Grade max
14.4%
Grade min
1,168 ft
Distance climb
804 ft
Distance down
1,886 ft
Distance flat
00:05:35
Avg time

North Cross Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ringle Trails
    Wausau, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 95 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #58191 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #350982 in Trail Running
    • #346646 in Hiking
    • #556 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #488 in Mountain Biking · Wisconsin [+]
    • #2,076 in Trail Running
    • #2,304 in Hiking
    • #12 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Closed for spring thaw
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Marathon County Solid Waste Dept.

Eastern route. Begins from northern intersection with Oscar trail. Fast with great flow. All jump features can be used when trail is ridden from south to north. Trail borders a Blue Heron nesting rookery.

Tags
BermsDropsFlowyJumpsRock slabs
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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North Cross Trail Reports

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Sep 15, 2024 @ 11:08am
Sep 15, 2024
 Open with a marked detour around the flooded segment.
Aug 25, 2024 @ 3:40pm
Aug 25, 2024
 Trail is underwater near my dropped pin on the map. There’s no way to get around the poop water. Trail needs some bridges or something because...
Aug 4, 2024 @ 2:42pm
Aug 4, 2024
 Multiple deep puddles still.
Jun 28, 2024 @ 12:21pm
Jun 28, 2024
 reporter Trail is currently flooded in two locations. No way through
Jan 15, 2024 @ 1:04pm
Jan 15, 2024
 reporter Groomed 1/13/24. Fair to good condition
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Avg: 3.99 (7 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.0 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
      5 ★ 29%
      4 ★ 43%
      3 ★ 29%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      trusstruss
      Rookery is a great trail. Not to missed (which is true of all the trails at Ringle, other than Oscar’s, which is only ok). And do not miss the Silk Otter option.

      I believe that trail workers have heard the cry of riders like the poster above. Many sections that seem like they could get overgrown we’re not, and I suspect they were trimmed (I rode it the first week of August.) Only two short sections were a little overgrown and were over before you knew it—plus lots of pretty flowers in those parts, even though they wack you.
      darkins44 darkins44
      Ringle is an amazing place to ride mountain bikes. Rookery is only ok. It's washed out and overgrown in the field parts, the forest parts are pretty nice though. I'd recommend skipping this trail in the summer but in the spring it'd be almost as much fun as other trails which are a blast!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is North Cross located?
      North Cross is located in Ringle Trails, Wausau, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Ringle Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.8941, -89.3786.
      ▼ How hard is North Cross?
      North Cross is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for North Cross?
      North Cross has 61 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 37 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,343 ft to 1,374 ft.
      ▼ Is North Cross a point to point trail?
      North Cross is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is North Cross?
      North Cross is 3,907 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on North Cross?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on North Cross. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride North Cross?
      North Cross is best visited during: Closed for spring thaw.
      ▼ How do I access North Cross? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to North Cross are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride North Cross?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride North Cross. The trail is 3,907 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is North Cross?
      North Cross is a very popular trail. There have been 1,519 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,670 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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