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Alpine Valley Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Running trail in Elkhorn, Wisconsin · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Alpine Valley Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Natural surfaceHilly

What runners say about Alpine Valley Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (30 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

I'm from southern Indiana where there is similar topography, and I was very impressed with this trail! The trail winds through a ski slope which was really cool. Only 1.5 hrs. from the north side of Chicago and you feel like you're somewhere unique.

★★★★★ — Zandra , Aug 2022

I grew up skiing.Here is a little boy. I really had a lot of fun back then. I think the trails were fun and a great work out. More downhill sections please less climbing.....

★★★★☆ — Shane , Aug 2024

Awesome trails. Not for the faint of heart, make sure you are in good shape before hitting these! Lots of uphill climbing.

★★★★★ — Eric , Aug 2020

The trails are a blast. You earn every downhill by grinding up those hills! We will definitely be coming back!

★★★★★ — Erika , May 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 30 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“There were a lot of challenging obstacles, many hills to climb, and the length was just right.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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Plan your run at Alpine Valley Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Trail mapOfficial trail map
  • Websitealpinevalleyresort.com
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find Alpine Valley Trailhead

W2501 Co Rd D, Elkhorn, WI 53121

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.