The Mountain-Bay Trail in Shawano County

The Shawano County Parks Department  has completed the resurfacing of their portion of the trail and it is now in perfect condition.

Of the 83 miles of the Mountain-Bay Trail, over 60 cross Shawano county from east to west. "Shawano" is derived from the "shaw-an-aw" and means "South" in the Menominee Indian Language. Shawano county boasts a unique balance of agriculture, industry and business. Dairy farming predominates, with Shawano County being within the top 20 largest dairy producing counties in the U.S. and 40% of the county is made up of forest and contains over forty lakes and many miles of streams. The largest lake in the county is Shawano Lake, spreading out over 6,000 acres of clean, inviting water.

Below you will find Trail information for Shawano County, including Trail Rules, Trail User Fees, Trail Description and a Map, and Contact Numbers for additional information. Please note that this information varies slightly between Marathon, Shawano and Brown Counties.

Trail Rules - Shawano County

Each of the three counties the trail passes through has different regulations for trail usage. Contact the respective county park departments {listed on map) for details governing trail usage.

Shawano County requires that Mountain-Bay Trail users observe the following Code of Ethics / Rules for Trail Users:

• I will be a good sports enthusiast. I recognize that people will judge all trail users by my actions. I will use my influence with other trail users to promote fair conduct.
  
  
• I will not pollute streams. I will not litter trails or camping areas. I will place refuse in containers provided.
  
  
• I will not damage living trees, shrubs, or other natureal features.
  
  
• I will stay on marked trails.
  
  
• I will respect other peoples property and rights.
  
  
• I will not interfere with other ttrail users. I will respec their rights to enjoy our recreational facilities.
  
  
• I will not harrass wildlife.
  
  
• I will lend a helping hand to persons in distress.
  
  
• I will know and obey all federal, state, and local laws and rules regulating recreational trail useage.
  
  
• I will not allow my pets to run freely on the recreational trails.
  
  

Trail User Fees - City Of Shawano

Passes are not  needed  for biking, hiking or walking dogs.  This regardless of age.

Dogs may be walked on the trail.  They need to be leashed at all times and cleaned up after.

No ATVs are allowed on the trail through Shawano County as well as in the city limits of

Shawano .

For more information, contact the Shawano City Hall at (715)-526-6138

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OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS(COUNTY)

Passes are needed for people ages 16 and up for:

biking, horseback riding, horses pulling a carriage or wagon.

All people(16 and older) must have a pass with them when riding in a carriage or wagon that is pulled by a horse.

NO motorized vehicles are allowed on the trail other than motorized wheelchairs.

Passes must be on you at all times.

Passes are not needed for hiking or walking dogs.

Dogs may be walked on the trail. They need to be leashed at all times and cleaned up after.

For more information, contact the Shawano County Park Ranger.. (715)-526-6811.

Daily Trail Pass: $4.00 -This pass is valid only for the day of purchase and can be used on all sections of the Mountain-Bay Trail. Daily passes are also available at self-registration stations along the trail.

Annual Trail Pass: $20.00 - This pass is valid all year on ALL State trails. These passes may be purchased at the locations stated below, or at any other county park department or DNR office.

There are no specific trail fees for snowmobilers.  These users already pay user fees through registration and licensing.


Daily trail passes are available at locations along the trail. Annual trail passes are available from the County Clerk's Office, County Courthouse, 311 North Main Street, Shawano, WI 54166

Trail Description and Map

Mountain-Bay Trail Map for Shawano County

Contact for More Information in Shawano County

Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce
1263 S. Main Street
Shawano, WI 54166
715-524-2139 / 800-235-8528
Office Hours:
M-F 8 AM to 5 PM
Sat 10AM to 3 PM

The Chamber has added a 24-hour Visitor Information Center.

The Chamber of Commerce sells annual passes and has bike maps.
www.co.shawano.wi.us
Shawano County Snowmobile Association
200 North Main Street
Shawano, WI 54166
715-524-4349(24 hr. trail info recorded daily)
THIS IS A SEASONAL NUMBER - WINTER ONLY
Please contact the Chamber of Commerce for additional information.