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Birkmose Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 354 Google reviews · Running trail in Hudson, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Birkmose 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.

ScenicHilly

Low-key park known for its tranquil atmosphere & elevated views of the river & valley.

What runners say about Birkmose Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (354 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“A beautiful drive out through the riverside town of Hudson and a short climb reward with unforgettable views of the St.”

This is a hidden gem in Hudson, WI. It's a park on the bluff overlooking the hilllstoric St Croix riverway. It's very pretty. Lots of trees and bushes. Winding roads through a park of grasdy rolling hills. It's very green in the warm months with dense tree cover. Very quiet. Picnic tables and benches.

★★★★★ — Kenneth , Aug 2022

Great place and wonderful views. Just wish they had info on the mounds, hiking trails, and map of the park. If there is 1 I just haven't found it yet.

★★★★★ — Harry , Apr 2022

I would really term it a scenic overlook. It is small and nicely kept. It has a scenic view of the St. Croix River; however I94 is a part of that view. The park was new to me. It is a nice place to meet a friend if you want to sit outside to chat.

★★★★☆ — Mollan , Sep 2025

This park is small, has limited parking, but also amazing views. Make sure you take the path loop to the right with your car, there are no signs and the roads are small (hard to pass others if you go left).

★★★★☆ — Deanna , Sep 2025

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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 25 mentions

“The place has a view that will make you feel as if "I'm on top of the world ma" over looking the river and the ant like commute of the world.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

“A beautiful drive out through the riverside town of Hudson and a short climb reward with unforgettable views of the St.”

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Plan your run at Birkmose Park

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.
  • Websitehudsonwi.gov
  • Phone(715) 386-4765

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 Birkmose Park

329 Front St, Hudson, WI 54016

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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.