23.9 miles
Distance
255 ft
Climb
-256 ft
Descent
1,130 ft
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
1,055 ft
Altitude min
1,110 ft
Altitude start
1,109 ft
Altitude end
-12.1%
Grade max
11.3%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
14 miles
Distance flat

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.

Since 1989, Portage County residents, businesses, local governments, and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point have worked together to develop the Green Circle, one of the first in the nation to encircle an entire community.

The main loop of the Green Circle is made up of 12 connecting trail segments. All urban residents are within 10 minutes of the trail system, and yet, more than 80% of the Green Circle travels through secluded parks and natural areas.

Detailed Description
Green Circle is a 24 mile popular easiest route located near Stevens Point Wisconsin. This mountain bike primary route. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 255 ft with a max elevation of 1,130 ft then descends -256 ft.

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Point Area Single Track Association (pointareasingletrackassociation.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    24 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 15 min
  • Altitude change
    0 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,055 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,110 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,109 ft
  • Climb
    255 ft
  • Descent
    -256 ft
  • Grade max
    -12.1%
  • Grade min
    11.3%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    14 miles

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  • Riding area
    Schmeeckle Reserve
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Difficulty rating
    White

Directions

  1. Walk southeast on Green Circle State Trail (University).
  2. Continue for 600 meters.
  3. Turn right to stay on Green Circle State Trail (University).
  4. Continue for 90 meters.
  5. Turn left to stay on Green Circle State Trail (University).
  6. Continue for 700 meters.
  7. Walk east on Moses Creek (Green Circle).
  8. Continue for 9 kilometers.
  9. Walk north on Hofmeister Drive.
  10. Continue for 40 meters.
  11. Turn left onto Janick Circle North.
  12. Continue for 500 meters.
  13. Turn left onto Ridge Road.
  14. Continue for 600 meters.
  15. Keep right to take Sunset Fork.
  16. Continue for 100 meters.
  17. Keep left to stay on Sunset Fork.
  18. Continue for 200 meters.
  19. Keep left to take Robert Street.
  20. Continue for 200 meters.
  21. Bear left onto Sunset Avenue.
  22. Continue for 600 meters.
  23. Turn left onto Hillcrest Avenue.
  24. Continue for 400 meters.
  25. Walk southeast on Iverson Park (Green Circle).
  26. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  27. Keep left to stay on Iverson Park (Green Circle).
  28. Continue for 100 meters.
  29. Bear right onto Green Circle State Trail (McDill).
  30. Continue for 10 meters.
  31. Turn left to stay on Green Circle State Trail (McDill).
  32. Continue for 200 meters.
  33. Keep right to stay on Green Circle State Trail (McDill).
  34. Continue for 50 meters.
  35. Keep right to stay on Green Circle State Trail (McDill).
  36. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  37. Walk west on Elm Street.
  38. Continue for 50 meters.
  39. Walk north on Seventh Street.
  40. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  41. Walk north on Green Circle State Trail (McDill).
  42. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  43. Walk west on Green Circle State Trail (McDill).
  44. Continue for 90 meters.
  45. Walk west on Elm Street.
  46. Continue for 800 meters.
  47. Walk west on Currier Street.
  48. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  49. Keep right to stay on Currier Street.
  50. Continue for 70 meters.
  51. Walk west on Cedar Street West.
  52. Continue for 200 meters.
  53. Walk northwest on Whiting Crossing (Green Circle).
  54. Continue for 800 meters.
  55. Bear left to stay on Whiting Crossing (Green Circle).
  56. Continue for 300 meters.
  57. Walk west on Green Circle State Trail (River Pines).
  58. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  59. Walk north on Park Street.
  60. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  61. Walk southeast on Schrader Connection.
  62. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  63. Make a right U-turn to stay on Schrader Connection.
  64. Continue for 200 meters.
  65. Walk northwest on Water Street.
  66. Continue for 400 meters.
  67. Turn left onto Arlington Place.
  68. Continue for 60 meters.
  69. Walk northwest on Riverfront (Green Circle).
  70. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  71. Walk south on Johnson Drive.
  72. Continue for 100 meters.
  73. Turn right onto Second Drive North.
  74. Continue for 300 meters.
  75. Walk east on Green Circle State Trail (Brickyard).
  76. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  77. Keep right to stay on Green Circle State Trail (Brickyard).
  78. Continue for 100 meters.
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