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Schmeeckle Reserve – Lake Forest Restoration Area loop from Stevens Point

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Schmeeckle Reserve – Lake Forest Restoration Area loop from Stevens Point

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5.0

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Schmeeckle Reserve – Lake Forest Restoration Area loop from Stevens Point

01:25

19.7km

50m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.2 km for 298 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.45 km

Schmeeckle Reserve forest road

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Michigan Avenue North runs through the quiet and peaceful woodland of the Schmeeckle Reserve.

With both sides of the road encapsulated in nature, it soothes the soul cycling through it.

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2.18 km

Schmeeckle Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Immerse yourself in the natural wonder of Schmeeckle Reserve, a 280-acre conservancy area at UW-Stevens Point. Serving as a community nature haven, it safeguards central Wisconsin's diverse ecosystems. Open to the public, this serene escape offers 5 miles of trails, boardwalks, a 24-acre lake, and varied habitats supporting a wealth of wildlife.

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12.5 km

Green Circle Trail by the Plover River

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The 27-mile Green Circle Trail looping through Stevens Point is ideal for exploring the area with your bike and discovering additional trails. Along this stretch of the trail, you'll come very close to the Plover River, where it meanders through tight bends, allowing you to approach the shore and take in the surrounding nature.

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18.3 km

Lake Forest Restoration Area

Highlight • Forest

Lake Forest Restoration Area is a project aiming to revive a 4-acre area surrounding Lake Joanis' southwest corner. Initiated after a major storm on June 12, 2017, the restoration addresses the aftermath of fallen aspen trees, turning devastation into an opportunity for a diverse and visually appealing landscape in Schmeeckle Reserve. Explore the transformation and beauty of nature's resilience.

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18.5 km

Lake Joanis

Highlight • Lake

If you're cycling along North Michigan Avenue and passing through the beautiful Schmeeckle Reserve, you'll come very close to this lovely lake, which is perhaps the most striking feature of the reserve. However, to get closer to the shore, you'll have to dismount your bike and walk the trail, although it is a really short distance.

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18.6 km

Johns Lake

Highlight • Lake

Johns Lake is in the 4-acre Lake Forest Restoration Area of the Schmeeckle Reserve. This green space can be experienced from the road as well as the dirt trails surrounding the lake. Road bikers can catch a view of the lake and ride the edges of the forests here.

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19.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

4.19 km

1.64 km

1.42 km

386 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

4.62 km

2.62 km

185 m

Elevation

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Saturday 22 August

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Schmeeckle Reserve

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Lake Forest Restoration Area

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