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Mountain Bay Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Running trail in Schofield, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Mountain Bay Trail'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.

MixedScenicFlat & fastTrailhead parking

What runners say about Mountain Bay Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (32 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful crushed limestone trails, lots of wildlife to see”

My first day on the trail in the middle of May, traffic is light on the trail this time of the year, but the trail is in good condition after Winter. As I got into Shawano, the trail deteriorated. Fallen trees and a 100 yard washout made for tough riding.

★★★★★ — William , May 2019

Quiet, beautiful, and safe. I really like that each mile is marked. It's a straight flat trail with lots of wild life and wild flowers. This trail is great for a long bike ride or long easy run. Also, the trail segment near County Rd Q in Ringle intersects with the Ice Age Trail. Watch for the yellow blazes.

★★★★★ — Lindsey , Jun 2017

The loose surface trail.is okay. My family (adult son. Adult daughter-in-law, granddaughter, and grandsons enjoyed the ride from Weston to ringle

★★★★☆ — Brent , Jun 2019

Pretty trail, some nature but it's more in town than your typical hiking trail

★★★★★ — Noah , Jun 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 32 reviews →

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.

🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 5 mentions

“Beautiful crushed limestone trails, lots of wildlife to see”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Beautiful crushed limestone trails, lots of wildlife to see”

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Flat & fast 3 mentions

“It's a straight flat trail with lots of wild life and wild flowers.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Starts as dirt then paved.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

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Plan your run at Mountain Bay Trail

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
  • 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
  • Websitednr.wisconsin.gov
  • Social Instagram · 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 Mountain Bay Trail

5201 Mesker St, Schofield, WI 54476

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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.