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Big Bull Falls Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 51 Google reviews · Running trail in Wausau, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Big Bull Falls Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Smaller riverfront green space with an open shelter for picnics & events, a trail & scenic views.
What runners say about Big Bull Falls Park
“The scenery is too beautiful and chalk full of memories.”
Big Bull Falls Park is a classic part of Wausau friends and Family. The scenery is too beautiful and chalk full of memories. The international kayak circuit is one of the main attractions besides its meandering river walk.
Trail conditions & character
“The scenery is too beautiful and chalk full of memories.”
Plan your run at Big Bull Falls Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websiteci.wausau.wi.us
- Phone(715) 261-1550
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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