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Rib Mountain State Park
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State Park Overview
This billion-year-old hill is one of the oldest geological formations on earth. The top of the 60-foot tower and two observation decks offer spectacular views.
The 1,480-acre park also has 13.6 miles of hiking trails, 9.7 miles of snowmobile trails, 8.2 miles of trails accessible to people with disabilities, 8.2 miles of snowshoeing trails, 30 campsites (most of them reservable), 69 picnic tables - reservable enclosed picnic shelter - concession stand, two playgrounds - reservable amphitheater,summer naturalist program, wild turkeys, deer, fox, raccoons, woodchucks, rabbits and
squirrels.
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Conditions at Rib Mountain State Park
Exit DNR Rib Mountain State Park Conditions of Monday, September 29, 2003 Leaves are changing, which means that fall is a great time to visit and
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...nite Peak Ski Area, located in Rib Mountain State Park in Wausau, Wisconsin, has 72 runs on a 700 foot mountain and draws skiers and snowboarders from a 10-state region throughout the Midwest.
...ends of Rib Mountain State Park, - Wausau, Wisconsin. One of Wisconsins most spectacular views can be seen atop the
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check out some of the great downhill skiing the Wausau Area has to offer. Granite Peak at Rib Mountain State Park Rib Mountain State Park is fast becoming one of the premiere ski facilities in the
Area Attractions
The Mountain-Bay State Trail, for hiking, bicycling and
snowmobiling, links the Wausau area and Green Bay.
The City of Wausau offers a variety of lodging, restaurants and
stores, galleries, theaters and
a symphony orchestra. A channel of the Wisconsin River is used for whitewater kayaking and canoeing (exit DNR).
Marathon County has space and facilities for activities ranging from hunting and fishing to golf, curling and bowling. Nine Mile County Forest Recreation Area has trails for cross-country skiing, mountain biking and
other uses.
Embarrass River ATV Park -bout 45 miles east in Tigerton, has extensive all-terrain vehicle trails.
Rib Mountain is west of Interstate Highway 39/U.S. Highway 51 southwest of Wausau.
Ski area facilities are at the north base of the mountain. Exit the freeway onto County Highway NN and go about .7 mile west to the entrance.
The camping and picnic areas, trails and
other facilities are at the top of the mountain. Exit the freeway onto County Highway N west. Turn right (west) at the first intersection onto Park Drive and go about 2.5 miles to the summit.
A valid Wisconsin State Park vehicle admission sticker is required and may be purchased at the park.
Rib Mountain State Park