Friends of Rib Mountain State Park

Rib Mountain State Park

Dedicated to improve, preserve, and promote

COME VISIT RIB MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

The Friends of Rib Mountain State Park is a non-profit organization dedicated to the betterment of the park. Located in Wausau, Wisconsin, we invite you to experience all that Rib Mountain has to offer – take a stroll up Park Road, hike the many trails the park has to offer, climb the observation tower for a fantastic view of the surrounding area, come listen to our summer concerts, or attend one of our many naturalist programs about wildlife or area history. And please contact the Friends of Rib Mountain State Park if you have program or event suggestions, or would like to join the Friends group.

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ABOUT THE FRIENDS

The Friends of Rib Mountain is a group of volunteers working in collaboration with the DNR to improve, preserve, and promote Rib Mountain State Park.

ABOUT RIB MOUNTAIN

Established as a state park in 1934. Rib Mountain is the third highest point in Wisconsin at 1,942 feet above sea level. The observation tower at the top rises 800 feet above the surrounding terrain.

PARK FACILITIES

With our park facilities available to the public, we can help make your next wedding or event, one you will never forget.

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EVENTS

We organize a variety of fun events throughout the year, some active and some that are entertainment.

Event list

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CONCESSION STAND

The Top of the Rib concession stand offers snacks, beverages, gifts and Rib Mountain branded items. All proceeds support park programs and facility improvements.

PARK MAPS

View the PDF or interactive maps to orient yourself to the park trails.

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In every walk with nature

one receives far more than he seeks

JOHN MUIR