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McDill Trail Section

5 ★★★★★ 1 Google reviews · Running trail in Stevens Point, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
27 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from McDill Trail Section'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.

Mixed27 miTrailhead parking

What runners say about McDill Trail Section

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

The Mcdill Trail Section of the Green Circle Trail is fairly straightforward and beautiful. You will walk on some road for a bit, but there are plenty of signs to let you know you're still on the right path. It goes past Parkwood Park and ends at Plover River Park, which is a gorgeous section.

★★★★★ — Nathan , May 2021

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🛣️ Paved surface

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🪵 Boardwalk

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

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Plan your run at McDill Trail Section

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • Distance27 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websitegreencircletrail.org
  • Phone+1 715-346-4992
  • Social Facebook

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find McDill Trail Section

Green Circle Trail, Stevens Point, WI 54481

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Running trails near Stevens Point

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Parkwood park

4.7 ★★★★★ 19 reviews

Stevens Point, WI

under a mile away

Koziczkowski Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 78 reviews

Stevens Point, WI

under a mile away

Plover River Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews

Stevens Point, WI

1.0 miles away

Paper Mill (Trail Part Of The Green Circle)

4.5 ★★★★★ 64 reviews

Stevens Point, WI

27 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Green-Circle-linked trail for biking and hiking, with hills and riverside views.

1.2 miles away

Little Plover River Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 93 reviews

Plover, WI

ShadedLitDog-friendly

Green space with playground equipment, baseball fields and tennis courts (some public).

1.4 miles away

Little Plover River State Fishery Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 12 reviews

Plover, WI

1.7 miles away

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.