Welcome to the Shawano County segment of the Mountain Bay State Trail. An 83 mile rail to trail from Green Bay, WI to Wausau, WI. 60 plus miles of the MBT is located in Shawano County. Shawano is derived from Shaw-an-aw. meaning South in the Menominee Indian Language.
Trail is only open sunrise to sunset.
State trail passes required for all bikers ages 16 and older.
Snowmobiles ARE allowed on the MBT Trail in Shawano County when trail conditions allow.
About the MBT Cache Series
Thw Shawno County segment of the MBT is a bit more on the "wild" side. than the Brown County segment. Trail is mostly a two rut well packed dirt/mud/crushed limestone.
This segment of the trail is not as heavily used as other sections. Please be aware of muggles when searching for these caches.
This trail has a lot of overgrowth along the sides and some steep drop offs. We've rated the terrain with this in mind. Please use caution.
All containers are varied sizes and color. Due to less muggles and more hiding options, containers vary in size from micro to regular. This segment of the trail, caches are located off trail and minor bushwhacking will be needed.
In the hints - 'North' will always refer to the right side of the trail. 'South' will always refer to the left side of the trail walking WEST from Green Bay. This was done to keep hints consistent regardless of what the compass reading says.
If you cannot find a cache, take a DNF. Throw downs will NOT be allowed. If there is an issue, please log a NM. We will maintain our own caches.
Disclaimer
The Geocache Notification Form has been submitted to Kelly Moses with the Wisconsin DNR. Geocaches placed on Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource managed lands require permission by means of a notification form. Please print out a paper copy of the notification form, fill in all required information, then submit it to the land manager. The DNR Notification form and land manager information can be obtained at: http://dnr.wi.gov/files/PDF/forms/2500/2500-118.pdf