30th ANNIVERSARY EVENTS
2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the Friends of the Mountain Bay State Trail,
and we have several events planned throughout the summer to celebrate!
Participants will earn points for all the events that they attend, and prizes will be awarded
at our anniversary celebration on September 26th.
at our anniversary celebration on September 26th.
GROUP BIKE RIDESWe have several planned bike rides this summer that will feature all sections of our 50+ mile trail.
You'll learn about the history and see the highlights along the way. More details below... |
POETRY/PHOTOGRAPHY WALKSelected poems and photographs will be posted along the trail from Shawano to Bonduel beginning August 15th.
Entries will be judged and prizes awarded at our anniversary celebration on September 26th. More details below... |
30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONSaturday, Sept 26
@ the Trailhead Info Center You'll earn points when attending any of the events listed below...the more points you earn, the greater chances of winning one of our great prizes! More details below... |
DATE/TIME/PLACE |
EVENT |
DETAILS |
Monday, June 8 @ 5:30 PM Sturgeon Park to County Road E Meet at Sturgeon Park on the Wolf River between Richmond and Oshkosh streets |
GROUP BIKE RIDE |
This is the first of several guided bike trips we have scheduled this summer. This ride is appx. 11 miles long, and will feature Sturgeon Park, our Trail Center, the Ash Road fix-it station, and the manual assist crossing lights we've installed. |
Monday, June 22 @ 5:30 PM Bowler to Country Road Q Meet at the pavilion on County Road A, a half block east of VP Racing Fuels gas station/convenience store |
GROUP BIKE RIDE |
This ride will be appx. 12 miles long, and will feature the covered bridge, pavilion, and CCC camp site. |
Saturday, June 27 @ 8:00 AM Bowler to County Road A (Gresham) Meet at the pavilion on County Rd A, a half block east of VP Racing Fuels gas station/convenience store |
GROUP BIKE RIDE |
This ride is appx. 20 miles, and will feature the Lyndhurst train wreck site. |
Monday, June 29 @ 5:30 PM Maple Road in the Town of Richmond to County Rd A Meet at the trailhead on Maple Road by the map kiosk |
GROUP BIKE RIDE |
This ride is appx. 12 miles and will feature woods, creeks, and farms along the trail |
Thursday August 27 @ 10am Thursday September 17 @ 10am All will meet on the trail at the snowmobile pavilion 104 E Railroad Street in Bowler |
NATURE BATHING ALONG THE TRAIL with Nikole |
This series of mindful hikes is designed to quiet the mind and engage the senses. Walks will be SLOW paced with multiple stops along the way. Hikes are designed to emphasize our senses of sight and sound and absorb the nature around us. Approx 1.5mi round trip. Please wear good walking shoes and bring bug repellent. |
Tuesday, June 30th 6-7 PM (Raindate: July 1) meet at the Red Bridge in Bowler, WI at 310 W Rollman Street |
NATIVE AMERICAN PLANT MEDICINES WALK ON THE TRAIL with Misty Cook |
The walk will begin at the Red Bridge in Bowler, led by Misty Cook, Author of Medicine Generations, Native American Medicines. We will learn about the medicines growing all around the Mountain Bay Trail. We will talk about the history, identification, gathering, drying, preservation and usage of these Medicines from the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans Tribe. Round Trip Distance .5 Mile. |
Monday, July 13th 5:30 PM Bonduel Park to Hwy 22 Park at Mountain Bay Trail Park at Flambeau Road and North Depot Street |
GROUP BIKE RIDE |
featuring the 117 bridge and MBT park. 10 mile ride. |
Saturday, July 18 8:00 AM Hwy 32 - Pulaski to Zachow |
GROUP BIKE RIDE |
Enjoy a ride and celebrate Pulaski Days! 15 mile ride. |
Monday, July 20th 5:30 PM Bonduel Park to Zachow Meet at Depot Street and N. Flambeau Road |
GROUP BIKE RIDE |
Enjoy the farm scenes along the way and Zachow train history. 11 mile ride. |
Monday, August 3 5:30 PM |
GROUP BIKE RIDE |
TRAIL GARDEN RIDE appx. 7 miles - Park in the lot just off of Eberlein on the west side of the road. Meet at the wildflower planting just off of Eberlein Park Road (down from Kwik Trip/Walmart). Our Friends group worked with the Wolf River Wild Ones on this planting a few years ago. Members from the Wild Ones will have a special event on our trail on August 15th. We'll ride to Sturgeon & Yellow trail County Road M by Little Rapids Corp., to Airport Road and back to Eberlein Park Road. |
Saturday, August 15 9:00 AM (rain date August 29) Gather at the wildflower planting along the trail on Eberlein Park Drive down from Kwik Trip |
Members from the WRWO worked with the Friends of the Mountain Bay Trail to establish a native planting along the trail, and they'll speak about the plants and benefits. Participants can plan to bike or hike the trail after the presentation. |
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August 15-September 26 self-guided walk - east from Airport Road in Shawano |
POETRY WALK ALONG THE TRAIL (self-guided) |
Selected poems and photographs will be posted along the trail during this time, and community members are encouraged to walk the trail and read, reflect, and enjoy the trail in a new way. This self-guided walk will feature selected poems and photographs displayed along an approximately 6 mile section of trail from west Shawano to Thornton. Click here for more details. |
Saturday, August 8 8:00 am Eland to County Road Q Eland Days and Rail Station Museum Park on Wheeler Street or 1st Street or 2nd Street and meet at the trailhead at 1st Street |
GROUP BIKE RIDE |
Eland will be celebrating Eland Day, a fun event focusing on the village's rail history. Food, kids' games, train rides, music, vendors. 12 mile ride. |
Monday, August 10 5:30 PM Sturgeon Park to County Road E Meet at Sturgeon Park on the Wolf River between Richmond and Oshkosh streets. |
GROUP BIKE RIDE |
Sturgeon Park, Trail Center, Ash Road bike fix-it station, manual assist crossing lights. 11 mile ride. |
ARE YOU HAVING FUN YET? |
WE HOPE YOU'RE ENJOYING THE MOUNTAIN BAY TRAIL! |
LOTS MORE TO DO, SO GET OUT AND ENJOY THE TRAIL! |
Monday, August 24 5:30 PM Maple Road (town of Richmond) to Country Road A. Meet at the trailhead on Maple Road by the map kiosk. |
GROUP BIKE RIDE |
3-panel kiosk at Cypress Road. 12 mile ride. |
Saturday, August 22 10 am - Noon Meet at the Bowler Pavilion (across from the gas station located at 104 E Railroad Street in Bowler) |
LEARN ABOUT GEOCACHING ON THE MBT |
Learn to geocache! It's a fun, free, great family activity. We'll walk appx. 1 mile round trip. Come prepared with walking shoes, water bottle, bug spray, and a device that has the Internet. We'll help you download the free app, go through the fundamentals of geocaching, and search for several caches along the trail. |
Monday, September 7 5:30 PM Ash Circle to Bonduel Park Meet at Ash Circle & Hwy 22 |
GROUP BIKE RIDE |
Ash Road bike fix-it station, Bonduel Park. 10 mile ride. |
Thursday, September 17 (student artwork due this day) |
ENCHANTED TRAIL - STUDENT ARTWORK ON THE TRAIL Theme: Things you can see or do on the Mountain Bay Trail Task: Create 8 1/2 x 11 picture - choose your medium (pencil, marker, paint, etc). |
Student artwork will be displayed on the Mountain Bay trail near the Visitor Center on Main Street for our 30th Anniversary event on Saturday September 26, and all artwork submissions are due by September 17th. Pick up your gift for participation and see all of the wonderful creations at our anniversary celebration. ***More Enchanted Trail info including registration forms below... |
Ends September 15th |
MOUNTAIN BAY TRAIL SCAVENGER HUNT |
Take a selfie in front of several features on the trail and turn in by Sept. 15th. Prizes will be awarded at our anniversary event on Sept. 26th. *View and/or download the "hunt" below... |
Saturday, September 26 10:00 - 2:00 @ the Trail Info Center 620 S Main Street, Shawano |
30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION |
Prizes will be awarded...plus food, fun, and family activities. Some of the prizes include:
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Sunday, September 27 8:30 AM Pedal for Pancakes & Pie! Meet at Huckleberry Harbor (Sawyer and 3rd Streets in Shawano) |
GROUP BIKE RIDE |
On-road ride in towns of Wescott and Richmond to St. Jacobi Church for their annual Pancake and Pie breakfast. Return home on your own. Bring cash for breakfast. 16 mile ride. |
*MOUNTAIN BAY TRAIL SCAVENGER HUNT
Download the form below:
Download the form below:
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**ENCHANTED TRAIL
Download forms below:
Download forms below:
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