Rib Mountain Yellow Trail is a 5 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Wausau, Wisconsin that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until September. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
hiking
nature trips
snowshoeing
trail running
forest
views
wildlife
Jacob Schalow recorded Rib Mountain Yellow Trail
Easy family friendly hike spot. Make sure to stop at the lookout tower at the top.
Hiked yellow trail in mid-May. Very scenic and serene, showcasing blooming May Apples, trillium, ferns. Saw white-tailed dear and hawks. Some parts steep, but can opt to take a more meandering route. This spring (2019), many dead leaves, covering rock and wet ground that can be slippery.
Allie DeLonay recorded Rib Mountain Yellow Trail
The trail actually starts off on the red trail and then later breaks off onto the yellow trail. It’s a little muddy here and there right now, but overall pretty nice.
Great trail. Certainly has a righteous uphill section for hiking or trail run. Trail well marked. $8 daily parking fee for vehicles only.
We love using the Turkey Vulture Trail, Homestead Loop, and Yellow Trail. Beautiful in the winter and it’s a fun and scenic work out. Love Rib Mountain!
Nice trail through the forest. Amazing colors in fall.
leg burner on the way back up!
A good trail. Right at 5 miles, with about 1 mile of ups and downs. The rest is a very pleasant stroll in the woods. The parking area has restrooms. In state parking is $8 or $28 for the year, that includes all state parks. Out of state is slightly more. There are a number of shorter trails, good for hiking and snowshoeing.
loved the beauty of it
The red trail was killer for me. But I followed it up with the easy green trail to end my day.
Great views
5 minutes out of town, you feel like you're in Cascade foothills.
Awesome trail. Nice view of the City. Nice to visit Year round.
Even in the dead of winter with the trail completely covered I found this oasis in Wausau enjoyable offering nice views of the city as well as beautiful, verdant views of the forest and rolling hills. I would have given this trail more stars if it had also offered moving water and or scenic views.
My favorite trail to hike. There are a lot of hidden sites if the explorer is willing to dig deep.
Very nice set of trails, with streams, cliffs, rock scrambles - interesting geology.
