Wausau, Wisconsin · Published by Emberlight Studios
Updated October 2026 · 10 places · Wausau
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Our top picks are Rib Mountain State Park, Sylvan Hill Park and Paff Woods Nature Preserve.
Here are 10 hiking, walking, biking, and nature destinations with Wausau, Wisconsin addresses, confirmed through official city, county, state, or local tourism sources. Trail descriptions and addresses are limited to features stated for each specific place; access hours are included only where a source provides them.
149801 State Park Road, Wausau, WI 54401
Rib Mountain State Park is a state park with hiking trails and a scenic amphitheater. The park’s upper area offers views of Wausau and the Wisconsin River; it is open year-round from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., and a vehicle admission sticker is required.
Best for: hiking and views
1329 Sylvan Street, Wausau, WI 54403
Sylvan Hill Park has bike trails, hiking and walking trails, and snowshoe trails. Its amenities also include a tubing hill, picnic area, and open play area.
Best for: mountain biking
1601 Kickbush Street, Wausau, WI 54403
Paff Woods Nature Preserve is a natural area with one mile of walking trails through mature forest. The county also lists benches, a boardwalk, and a small stream at the preserve.
Best for: woodland walks
507 East Kent Street, Wausau, WI 54403
Eau Claire River Conservancy is a conservancy with hiking and walking trails. The county facility listing identifies the trails as an amenity at this location.
Best for: nature walks
600 Stewart Island, Wausau, WI 54403
Barker-Stewart Island Park is a park with gravel paths and hiking or walking trails. These trail types are listed among its amenities by the county.
Best for: walking by the river
500 River Drive, Wausau, WI 54403
Isle of Ferns Park has gravel paths and hiking or walking trails. The county lists both path types as amenities for the park.
Best for: island walks
500 River Drive, Wausau, WI 54403
Oak Island Park is a park with hiking and walking trails and a paved path. Those are the trail and path features listed for the park by the county.
Best for: walking
1201 Stewart Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401
Marathon Park is a city park with hiking and walking trails, gravel paths, and paved paths. The county also lists accessible pathways among its amenities.
Best for: walking and hiking
405 Park Boulevard, Wausau, WI 54401
3M Park has hiking and walking trails and a paved path. Those trail and path features are listed in the county parks directory.
Best for: walking
146 West Washington Street, Wausau, WI 54403
Kickbusch Plaza is a downtown public plaza with hiking and walking trails and a paved path. The county lists accessible pathways among its amenities as well.
Best for: downtown walking