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Bratt Woods

4.8 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Running trail in Grafton, Wisconsin · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Loop distance
63 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Bratt Woods' 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.

Natural surface63 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

What runners say about Bratt Woods

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (13 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“I may be a bit bias, but it is a beautiful little slice of wisconsin!”

Birding paradise! I went in mid-May and was greeted by the distinctive song of a Wood Thrush. Many species must have been migrating because I saw many birds I am not familiar with, although my Audubon app helped me identify the few Scarlet Tangers I was seeing up close.

★★★★☆ — Tim , Jun 2020

Great little trail and forest! I may be a bit bias, but it is a beautiful little slice of wisconsin!

★★★★★ — Ryan , Mar 2026

Walk with caution though. Lots of rocks and roots covered by Fall foliage.

★★★★★ — Peg , Oct 2020

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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 4 mentions

“I may be a bit bias, but it is a beautiful little slice of wisconsin!”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 3 mentions

“The path is well wood chipped, but could get muddy after large rains due to how everything is sloped towards the river.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“The path forms a short loop and is accessible from a small parking area, or from right off of the Interurban Trail (there's even a place to lock up your bike.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

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Plan your run at Bratt Woods

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • Loop distance63 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Trail mapOfficial trail map
  • Websiteowlt.org
  • Phone(262) 338-1794
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find Bratt Woods

Grafton, Wisconsin

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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.