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Badertscher Preserve
4.2 ★★★★☆ 33 Google reviews · Running trail in Muskego, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Badertscher Preserve'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.
Park featuring hiking trails, which are suitable for kids.
What runners say about Badertscher Preserve
“BUT it was a beautiful area and had a portable toilet…I did NOT use the toilet though!”
“Mostly flat green preserve area that is peaceful with a few big lush trees along the way as well as only a couple wildflowers, (in June) Clean handicap porta-potty on location.”
I used to walk these woods when I was younger. I am happy to see that they saved so much of it.
This place is a hidden gem. It has been our saving grace. We come here several times a week for the past 3 months and are usually the only people here, which we love. Love to hike here with my kids. It can be very muddy in spots, which is a plus for us! I could not be more grateful for this place.
Lots of asters and grasses and black eyed susans during the fall. It would be nice to have more information on the type of plants. Sun and shade trails and lots of rocks on the hilly part of the trail path so use caution. There is a pond area and wetland area probably more during spring.
So much larger than we were expecting! We went on October 22nd. The fall color in the trees was just beautiful. We did the outermost trai. We liked that it at times was a little challenging there are a small set of steep steps, some steep inclines and declines and at points on the grassy trail there are small boulders…
Trail conditions & character
“BUT it was a beautiful area and had a portable toilet…I did NOT use the toilet though!”
“Mostly flat green preserve area that is peaceful with a few big lush trees along the way as well as only a couple wildflowers, (in June) Clean handicap porta-potty on location.”
“Sun and shade trails and lots of rocks on the hilly part of the trail path so use caution.”
“Mostly flat green preserve area that is peaceful with a few big lush trees along the way as well as only a couple wildflowers, (in June) Clean handicap porta-potty on location.”
Plan your run at Badertscher Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemuskego.wi.gov
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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