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Baraboo's Riverwalk

4.8 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Running trail in Baraboo, Wisconsin · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Baraboo's Riverwalk'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.

PavedOpen 24hShadedScenicStroller / ADA

Shaded area for strolling and bike riding with views of the river.

What runners say about Baraboo's Riverwalk

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (37 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“It's clean and well maintained.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“Wide paved pathway friendly to bikes, strollers, walking, wheelchairs for a beautiful view of river, trees and city wildlife.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“We enjoyed the shady areas and there are benches all throughout the path if you need a break.”

Great walking path. Lots of shade. Wide path for walkers, bikers, bladers.

★★★★★ — Jason , Sep 2022

Beautiful paved, walking trails with great scenic view of the Baraboo river. This area is suitable for walkers, bikers, strollers, and wheelchairs. This is pet friendly for those on leash with appropriately placed receptacles for animal waste.

★★★★★ — Courtney , Aug 2024

Beautiful little walk. There is also a Dr Evermor sculpture there. If you haven't visited the free sculpture park, it's a must stop! Path follows the river for a bit, shaded and paved.

★★★★★ — Erin , Oct 2020

Beautiful path along the river. Very scenic. Lovely paved path makes for an easy hike.

★★★★★ — M , Feb 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 37 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 13 mentions

“Wide paved pathway friendly to bikes, strollers, walking, wheelchairs for a beautiful view of river, trees and city wildlife.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 6 mentions

“Wide paved pathway friendly to bikes, strollers, walking, wheelchairs for a beautiful view of river, trees and city wildlife.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“We enjoyed the shady areas and there are benches all throughout the path if you need a break.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 4 mentions

“Wide paved pathway friendly to bikes, strollers, walking, wheelchairs for a beautiful view of river, trees and city wildlife.”

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Plan your run at Baraboo's Riverwalk

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.

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 Baraboo's Riverwalk

2nd Ave, Baraboo, WI 53913

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Running trails near Baraboo

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

Statz Park

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Paved

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Riverwalk Park

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ScenicDog-friendly

Park with picnic tables and benches offering scenic views, good for kids.

under a mile away

Village Forest Park

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Chief Naaga Keramani Park Trail

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Natural surface

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Pewit's Nest

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MixedScenic

Popular for scenic hiking, this picturesque outdoor preserve features a glacier-carved gorge.

2.3 miles away

East Bluff Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 54 reviews

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LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area featuring trails with views of a lake, some that are kid-friendly.

3.0 miles away

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Nearby towns

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.