West Side Loop



Length: 2.4 miles
Surface: Crushed granite trails and sidewalks
Activities: Hiking, jogging, biking, pets
Parking: Stevens Point Care Center on Sherman Ave. (south), downtown Stevens Point (north)

The West Side Loop is an alternative route that follows the west side of the Wisconsin River. The loop spans from the Highway 66 river crossing in the north (Riverfront Trail) to the County HH river crossing in the south (River Pines Trail).

The northern portion of the trail offers excellent views of the NewPage Corporation paper mill and dam. The southern portion of the trail moves away from the Wisconsin River, meandering through young woodlands and crossing several large wetlands. A segment crosses the Jackson Environmental Discovery Center, a former school property with playgrounds and trails. The County HH bridge in the south offers scenic views of several islands in the Wisconsin River.

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