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River Edge Walkway
4.6 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Wausau, Wisconsin · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of River Edge Walkway yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
What runners say about River Edge Walkway
This is a great paved walkway that takes you from the old cement factory grounds, past WOW, through downtown, directly to whitewater park. It’s awesome for longboarding to morning strolls with the wife to bird watch.
This is a very well made, well kept, long pathway. There are so many great views and plethora of things to do along this trail. Many parks, play areas, and restaurants while still keeping a lot of natural spaces. There is an ample variety of wildlife.
North end of the river walk is coming along nicely. Maintenance is needed on some of the amenities. (There were several out of order signs posted.) A public restroom along this section would be welcome too. Many people would prefer not to have to ask for a bathroom key at the ice cream shop, assuming they are open.
Trail conditions & character
“) A public restroom along this section would be welcome too.”
Plan your run at River Edge Walkway
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteci.wausau.wi.us
- Phone(715) 261-1550
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