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Paper Mill (Trail Part Of The Green Circle)

4.5 ★★★★★ 64 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 Paper Mill (Trail Part Of The Green Circle)'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 miScenicDog-friendlyHillyTrailhead parking

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

What runners say about Paper Mill (Trail Part Of The Green Circle)

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (64 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Well maintained trail with great.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful and very scenic, if you enjoy a moderately challenging trail along the water you'll enjoy this area.”

This may be our favorite bike trail in Wisconsin. On many trails, you just have a flat railroad bed, without a lot of interesting scenery. But the green circle is different. It goes up and down and through Woods. Through City. Along the river.

★★★★★ — John , May 2019

The trees form a sort of tunnel overhead and it's really pretty right next to the river. Do be advised that there's hills and loose gravel, though the biggest hill can be walked around with a path on the river side of it.

★★★★★ — Ian , Oct 2020

Great place to take dog forca walk,downside can't hear bikes coming from behind you,just hard with lesh and pup, Stevens point no leash dog fenced in is awesome for the dog to meet others and run like the wind,so far people and pets are outstanding,recommendation from our 4 legged friend gives it a paw up,nice place

★★★★☆ — Rick , Jun 2019

The Stevens Point Green Circle trail is awesome. Diverse riding trails and landscapes. Probably the best all around trails I have ever ridden in Wisconsin.

★★★★★ — James , Nov 2020

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Beautiful and very scenic, if you enjoy a moderately challenging trail along the water you'll enjoy this area.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“This is a beautiful area for hiking, biking and dog walking.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

“Do be advised that there's hills and loose gravel, though the biggest hill can be walked around with a path on the river side of it.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

“Do be advised that there's hills and loose gravel, though the biggest hill can be walked around with a path on the river side of it.”

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

“A lot of variation, and a real plus is that you go in a big circle of about 30 miles.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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🪵 Boardwalk

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Paper Mill (Trail Part Of The Green Circle)

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
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitegreencircletrail.org
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 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 Paper Mill (Trail Part Of The Green Circle)

599 W Cedar St, Stevens Point, WI 54481

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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.