The Green Circle is a 27-mile scenic hiking and biking trail that loops through the Stevens Point area and connects with over 45 miles of additional trails. It winds through forests and parks, over wetlands, and along rivers, recalling the days of huge pineries, pioneer settlements, and the lore of the Wisconsin and Plover Rivers.

Current Trail Conditions

(Updated July 3, 2024)

There is a detour this summer at the north end of the River Pines Trail near the Stevens Point water treatment plant due to road construction on Bliss Street and Mason Street. Please follow the detour signs.

All other sections of the Green Circle are open to walking, running, and biking. With the continuing rain and storms, please bike slowly and watch for eroded areas (especially on hills) or trees/branches over the trail. Be sure to report any potential trail hazards by contacting us here.

 

Announcements

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Green Circle TrailThursday, October 10th, 2024 at 7:50am
A special thank you to the friends and family of Dave and Jan Way, who recently contributed over $1,300 to the Green Circle Trail Fund at the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin in honor of the Ways' 50th anniversary! 🍂

The Green Circle depends on generous donations like these to keep the trail maintained and safe for everyone. For more information about giving, visit https://greencircletrail.org/make-a-donation/
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Green Circle TrailThursday, October 3rd, 2024 at 11:23pm
Check out the newest Green Circle Trail kiosk, which recognizes the key founders and supporters of the trail and highlights its history. Located in Pfiffner Pioneer Park, where the 27-mile trail started, it was recently dedicated.
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Green Circle TrailThursday, October 3rd, 2024 at 9:08am
The leaves are starting to turn vivid along the Green Circle Trail, especially in the wetland areas. Even the deer are enjoying the trail this morning! These photos were taken on the University Trail, just east of Michigan Avenue.
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Green Circle TrailWednesday, September 18th, 2024 at 10:16am
This coming Saturday, September 21, from 3-4 p.m., a portion of the Green Circle-River Pines Segment and Schrader Connection trails will be used as part of the Pointoberfest Blubber Run 5K. If you're out on the trail at that time, expect to see a large number of people in crazy costumes walking and running! A map of the route is included below.

For more information about Pointoberfest, visit https://www.pointbeer.com/event/pointoberfest/
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Green Circle TrailFriday, September 13th, 2024 at 12:00pm
Always wear a helmet when biking and ride no more than 12 miles per hour on the Green Circle Trail. Slow down and enjoy the natural beauty of the Steven Point area!