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 April 20, 2026)

Thanks to the hard work of the Stevens Point and Portage County Parks crews, all sections of the Green Circle Trail are now open for use again after major flooding this spring. Some areas may still be soggy, so please use caution when out on the trail.

A portion of the Plover River Trail remains closed due to the construction of the Plover River Crossing trail spur. Please follow the detour along Barbara's Lane.

Announcements

May 26, 2026:

The Plover River Trail section of the Green Circle will be CLOSED on Tuesday, May 26 for clean up work that is part of a tree clearing project adjacent to the Stevens Point Municipal Airport. Heavy machinery will be on and along the trail during this time. For your safety, please stay off of the trail section and out of the construction zone. See the map below for details.

The trail should be reopened by Wednesday, May 27. Thank you for your understanding and patience!

May 20, 2026:

A portion of the Plover River Trail that parallels Barbara's Lane will be CLOSED from December 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 due to construction on the Plover River Crossing project. Follow the marked detour along Barbara's Lane (see map below for details). We're excited to see this project become a reality! The Plover River Crossing will be a spur of the Green Circle that connects the east and west sides of Stevens Point and the Town of Hull. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ploverrivercrossing/

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Green Circle Trail

The Stevens Point area's award-winning nature trail for hiking, biking, jogging, and wildlife watching. The scenic 27-mile trail winds through nature preserves, parks, forest, wetlands, and along the shores of the Wisconsin and Plover Rivers.

Green Circle TrailTuesday, June 2nd, 2026 at 7:00am

A short section of the Green Circle Trail in Schmeeckle Reserve near the visitor center/trailhead will be CLOSED starting on Tuesday, June 2. An access trail between the pavilion and amphitheater is being paved for accessibility. Heavy equipment will be on the Green Circle during this time. Please follow the marked detour that follows the walkway from the visitor center to the parking lot to bypass this section. See the map for more details.

This project is expected to take 3-4 weeks to complete. Different sections of trail will be closed as the project progresses. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Instagram posts for updates.

If you have any questions, please let us know. Thank you for your patience!

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Green Circle TrailMonday, June 1st, 2026 at 4:59pm

Thirty years ago, the railroad underpass between Iverson Park and Patch Street was completed, and so was the Green Circle Trail! The 22-mile trail opened on June 1, 1996. Were you among the hundreds who attended a grand opening at Pfiffner Park?
Happy birthday to this community gem, now 27 miles, which connects parks and natural areas around the Stevens Point area. It thrives because of public and private partnerships, individual donations and dedicated volunteers. Thanks for your support!

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Green Circle TrailTuesday, May 26th, 2026 at 10:06am

The Plover River Trail section of the Green Circle will be CLOSED again today, Tuesday, May 26, for clean up work that is part of a tree clearing project adjacent to the Stevens Point Municipal Airport. Heavy machinery will be on and along the trail during this time. For your safety, please stay off of the trail section and out of the construction zone. See the map below for details.

The trail should be reopened by tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. Thank you for your understanding and patience!

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Green Circle TrailTuesday, May 26th, 2026 at 8:00am

Located in the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point’s very own Schmeeckle Reserve is the University Trail. Whether you are passing through on your Green Circle Travels or here to experience the features of the 280-acre nature reserve, Schmeeckle Reserve and the University Trail is the perfect starting point for all your outdoor adventures. While you’re here, don’t forget to stop by the Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor center to check out the gift shop, nature museum, and maybe grab a snack for the trail.

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Green Circle TrailThursday, May 21st, 2026 at 9:58am

The Plover River Trail section of the Green Circle will be CLOSED on Friday, May 22 for clean up work that is part of a tree clearing project adjacent to the Stevens Point Municipal Airport. Heavy machinery will be on and along the trail during this time. For your safety, please stay off of the trail section and out of the construction zone. See the map below for details.

The trail we be reopened for the weekend. Thank you for your understanding and patience!

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