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Ames Point

4.9 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in Oshkosh, Wisconsin · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Ames Point'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.

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Open 24hStroller / ADATrailhead parking

What runners say about Ames Point

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (14 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Went here 3/20/2022. Was a nice walk from the playground, past the boat docks and to Ames Point (and back). There was a bit of "Spring thaw" flooding on the walkways and lots and lots of goose poop in the grass. Wear boots! Nice walk though. Not too crowded in March.

★★★★☆ — Kevin , Jul 2022

Walking and biking trail on a spit of land bordering Miller's Bay in Menominee Park, Oshkosh. Nice walk to the point, with a stone and plaque memorializing Richard Ames.

★★★★★ — Christian , May 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 14 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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking

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♿ Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Ames Point

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteoshkoshwi.gov
  • Phone+1 920-236-5080
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Ames Point

Unnamed Road, Oshkosh, WI 54901

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Running trails near Oshkosh

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Menominee Park

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Oshkosh Riverwalk

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Akan Acres Park

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Oshkosh Riverwalk Trailhead on Michigan St.

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Scenic

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Asylum Point Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 123 reviews

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ScenicDog-friendly

Park offering lake views, picnic areas, kid-friendly hiking trails, and a lighthouse.

2.3 miles away

South Park

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PavedScenic

Park featuring a playground, picnic areas, splash pad, ponds, basketball and tennis courts, and a paved trail.

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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.