There are some great non-pool swimming options in the Wausau area!
Here are eight lakes and rivers that have beaches or a swimming area:
Swimming Spots in the Wausau Area
Dells of the Eau Claire County Park Loop Hike
One of my kids’ favorite places to go, and one of the places we often take out-of-town guests, is the Dells of the Eau Claire County Park. This bridge-to-bridge loop hike offers great (and almost constant) views of the Eau Claire River, in addition to waterfalls, and cool rock formations. This almost 1.5 mile hike is mostly flat and very rewarding!
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One of the best-kept secrets in the Wausau area is the Rib Mountain quarry. (Many Wausau natives have never been to this cool place!) The quarry is a large circular space with steep rock walls. The inside of the quarry is full of sparkly pieces of quartzite (it was mined here) and you can often see messages spelled out with the rocks. There is almost always a shallow pond that is fun to explore, and you should definitely make sure to see the view down into the quarry from the trail that runs along the rim.
Continue reading “Hike to the Rib Mountain Quarry”Ice Age Trail Hike at Hoot Owl Drive
Boardwalks, mossy rocks, and a rock bridge are just a few of the enjoyable features of the Hoot Owl Drive Segment of the Ice Age Trail. The trail is low-use, mostly flat, and only a short 20 minute drive east of Wausau!
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