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 December 15, 2025)

The trail is currently covered in several inches of snow. Ungroomed sections are open to winter hiking, snowshoeing, and fat tire biking. Groomed sections (Plover River Trail and Iverson Park Trail) are only open to classic cross-county skiing. For ski conditions, contact Portage County Parks (715-346-1433) about the Plover River Trail and Stevens Point Parks (715-346-1531) about the Iverson Park Trail. Enjoy the winter!

Announcements

February 23, 2026:

UPDATE: The Plover River Trail and associated cross-country ski trails will now be CLOSED starting on FEBRUARY 25 for several days. The trails are being closed due to 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 system and out of the construction zone. See the map below for details.

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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 TrailFriday, March 6th, 2026 at 9:18am

In case you missed John McGivern's Main Streets episode about Stevens Point last evening, the video is linked below! Scott Cole, board member and General Manager of the Hostel Shoppe, talks to John about the Green Circle Trail starting at about 20:30.

A special thank you to the John McGivern's Main Streets team for highlighting the trail!

Episode: Stevens Point, Wisconsin | John McGivern's Main Streets

Stevens Point, Wisconsin sits on the east bank of the Wisconsin River, in the heart of the state. Stevens Point is home to UW–Stevens Point, a long-running f...

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Green Circle TrailMonday, February 23rd, 2026 at 1:51pm

UPDATE: The Plover River Trail and associated cross-country ski trails will now be CLOSED starting on FEBRUARY 25 for several days. The trails are being closed due to 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 system and out of the construction zone. See the map below for details.

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Green Circle TrailSunday, December 7th, 2025 at 1:34pm

Show off your love for the Green Circle Trail with gear from the Schmeeckle Reserve Gift Shop! Choose from short- and long-sleeve T-shirts, cozy crewneck and hooded sweatshirts, and high-visibility moisture-wicking apparel. Plus, caps, beanies, magnets, keychains, bookmarks, mugs, and pint glasses. We’ve got you covered!

The gift shop is located at 2419 North Point Drive in Stevens Point. It is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds support Schmeeckle Reserve, UW-Stevens Point's campus natural area.

Show off your love for the Green Circle Trail with gear from the Schmeeckle Reserve Gift Shop! Choose from short- and long-sleeve T-shirts, cozy crewneck and hooded sweatshirts, and high-visibility moisture-wicking apparel. Plus, caps, beanies, magnets, keychains, bookmarks, mugs, and pint glasses. We’ve got you covered!

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Green Circle TrailThursday, December 4th, 2025 at 10:39am

A special thank you to Mary Hesch, who generously donated $10,000 to the resurfacing of the Green Circle Trail through Schmeeckle Reserve! Representatives of the Green Circle board and the Friends of Schmeeckle gathered this past Tuesday to celebrate this significant gift.

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Green Circle TrailMonday, December 1st, 2025 at 10:57am

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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