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Standing Rocks County Park & Winter Recreation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 444 Google reviews · Running trail in Stevens Point, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Standing Rocks County Park & Winter Recreation Area'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.

ScenicDog-friendlyHilly

Park featuring 30-40 holes of disc golf, plus hiking and biking trails.

What runners say about Standing Rocks County Park & Winter Recreation Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (444 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Pretty open prairie terrain, well maintained, has a hand pump spigot for water, very affordable fees, no wet areas that cause more bugs.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Absolutely stunning park with well-maintained bike trails and hiking trails.”

This is by far my favorite dog park in WI that I've been to! Pretty open prairie terrain, well maintained, has a hand pump spigot for water, very affordable fees, no wet areas that cause more bugs. Often not very busy. I would highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Natalie , May 2018

Great place to be in nature hiking and biking trails nicely groomed and if you're a disc golfer great course.

★★★★★ — Brian , Jul 2021

Bike trails for all skill levels. Walking/ hiking trails, with hillside Wisconsin scenery. Lodging to relax and all sorts of blackberry/ raspberry patches on the trails in the late summer/ fall. Disk golf ⛳️ and picnic areas with rooftop shelters. So many summer activities.

★★★★★ — Djtauf , Aug 2025

We went mountain biking for the first time. Took the “easy” trail with my seven year old and we each had a blast. Well maintained trails and great family fun!

★★★★★ — Anna , Jul 2024

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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 7 mentions

“Absolutely stunning park with well-maintained bike trails and hiking trails.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

“It is at the bottom of the ski hill.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“The address goes to the dog park that is a bit down the road.”

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Plan your run at Standing Rocks County Park & Winter Recreation Area

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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteco.portage.wi.us
  • Phone+1 715-346-1433

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 Standing Rocks County Park & Winter Recreation Area

7695 Standing Rocks Rd, 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.