Mountain-Bay State Trail
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(920) 448-4466
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Mountain-Bay State Trail is a 1,063-acre trail in Shawano County, about 8 miles west of Shawano.
Things to do include horseback riding, biking, and hiking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
The trail is open year-round.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets allowed on a physical leash no longer than 8 feet at all times and under control; loose pets may be seized. Property-specific pet areas/restrictions appear on park pages.
Statewide rule from Wisconsin's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, resident vs nonresident pricing: a vehicle admission pass is required on all motor vehicles stopping in state parks, forests and recreation areas (daily $13 WI / $16 out-of-state; annual $28 / $50; rates effective Aug. 19, 2025). State trails use a per-person trail pass for certain uses. Heritage Hill SP charges a per-person admission instead.
Statewide fee rule from Wisconsin's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Wisconsin park passes
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (Wisconsin plates) — $28. All Wisconsin state parks, forests and recreation areas for 12 months Details
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (out-of-state plates) — $50. Same, nonresident vehicles Details
- 12-month pass, Wisconsin residents 65+ — $13. Resident senior vehicles Details
- 12-month reduced-rate pass (additional household vehicle) — $15.50 resident / $32.50 nonresident. Additional vehicles at the same household address; bought with a full-price pass Details
- Daily vehicle admission pass — $13 resident / $3 resident 65+ / $16 nonresident Details
From the Wisconsin state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Wisconsin State Park System reservations (Camis 'Going to Camp')
- Phone
- 1-888-947-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
Horseback ridingHikingBiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain-Bay State Trail | 83 mi | — | Rail trail: YesCrushed stone surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
- Rail Trail: Yes
- Length: 83 miles
- Surface: Crushed stone
- Counties: Marathon, Shawano, Brown
- Communities: Wausau, Weston, Hatley, Norrie, Eland, Bowler, Shawano, Bonduel, Pulaski, Anston, Howard, Green Bay
Ice Age National Scenic Trail: The Ice Age Trail follows the Mountain-Bay State Trail corridor for about two miles between Ringle and Hatley in Marathon County.
Amenities
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Shawano — about 8 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.7723, -88.7471 (from PAD-US)
- Phone
- (920) 448-4466
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Marathon County: In Marathon County, the western terminus of the Mountain-Bay State Trail is in Weston, adjacent to the Weston Municipal Center at 5550 Municipal Street, Schofield, about 0.5 miles east of Schofield Avenue from the intersection with Camp Phillips Road (County Highway X). Parking is also available in Ringle, Hatley and Norrie. Marathon County trail map [PDF, exit DNR]. Shawano County: The trail roughly parallels State Highway 29 and parking is available along the trail in the communities of Eland, Bowler, Shawano and Bonduel. Restrooms and support facilities are located at local parks within all the villages. There are several parking and pay box locations located along the trail. There is a short gap in the trail in the city of Shawano near the Wolf River, where local roads are utilized. Shawano County recreation map [PDF, exit DNR]. Brown County: The eastern terminus of the trail is on Lakeview Drive, near State Highway 41. From Green Bay, take Velp Avenue west to Riverview Drive. Turn right on Riverview Drive and then left on Lakeview Drive. Continue on Lakeview Drive for about 0.2 miles. The eastern trailhead is on the left side of the road and a small parking lot is on the right. Anston has another small parking lot off Woodside Drive in Brown County. Both the Lakeview Drive and Anston Access parking lots contain portable restrooms. Parking and accommodations are also available in Pulaski.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Wisconsin State Park System — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Wisconsin DNR 'Find a Park' directory (server-rendered Drupal view, ?page=0..5), filtered to /topic/parks/ property pages
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology