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Beckman Mill Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 188 Google reviews · Running trail in Beloit, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Beckman Mill Park'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.

MixedScenic

What runners say about Beckman Mill Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (188 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 12 mentions

“It is a very nice park and Historic mill with shaded picnic tables, walking pathes,beautiful scenery and more.”

Interesting little spot with some educational buildings (when open) and around 2 miles of path, give or take - some out in the open near water, and some in forest and over fen. Bring shoes you might not mind getting muddy if you go exploring as there can be spots of wetness.

★★★★★ — Jen , Apr 2021

Beautiful park with an old grist mill and creamery. There is a really pretty flower garden with benches and walking trails with benches along the way. Right next to the river and a small damn.

★★★★★ — Sharon , Sep 2022

It was such a beautiful day that we decided to go for a walk. We went to Beckman Mill Park. Set along Mill Pond they have some restored historical buildings, a playground with fairly new eguipment, some very nice nature trails, and a information center gift shop. There is also have lots of open green space.

★★★★★ — David , Sep 2025

Most beautiful and relaxing place I've found in this area. Love to take my crazy 🐕 Conrad out there to walk , get a drink from the well pump and just enjoy the peace and quiet.

★★★★★ — Killroy , Aug 2019

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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 14 mentions

“Nice trails and the park is open late, which makes this a fine place to get a view of the night sky away from city lights.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

“Bring shoes you might not mind getting muddy if you go exploring as there can be spots of wetness.”

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🪵 Boardwalk

“Nice walking trails, a few boardwalk.”

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Plan your run at Beckman Mill Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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.
  • Websitebeckmanmill.org
  • Phone(608) 757-5450

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

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 Beckman Mill Park

11450 S County Rd H, Beloit, WI 53511

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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.