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Bristol Woods County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 224 Google reviews · Running trail in Bristol, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bristol Woods County 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.
Kid-friendly destination featuring miles of trails for hiking, bird-watching and nature viewing, plus playgrounds.
What runners say about Bristol Woods County Park
“It does have a lot of standing water and humid, shady cover in the summer though.”
“Bristol Woods County Park offers hiking trails that are groomed, easy to navigate and marked at all intersections.”
“The Bristol Woods County Park is a quiet park with ample parking near the Pringle Center, and, closer to the entrance, some parking near the playground and picnic shelter.”
The Bristol Woods County Park is a quiet park with ample parking near the Pringle Center, and, closer to the entrance, some parking near the playground and picnic shelter.
On Jan 3 of 2021 I visited this place, it is very nice and extreamly well signed, you will not get lost on this place like you do in Illinois. No Bike, which is good for hikers and Cross country ski. I would go back agian in spring and other seasons to see the other face of nature here.
This is a good place for novice hikers to go. Bristol Woods County Park offers hiking trails that are groomed, easy to navigate and marked at all intersections. The longer hikes have bail out routes. The trails are shaded by the surrounding trees.
I found this place through an app in the Android Store, Hiking Projects. Bristol Woods was the closest hiking option. I like this place better than Pets as it is far more secluded and seems larger. If you opt to go here, there are a few trails you can take, varying in size from a tenth of a mile or so up to 1.8 miles.
Trail conditions & character
“It has about 5 miles total of twists and turns, uphills and downhills, different terrains (grass, gravel, leaves, roots).”
“Trails are wide and groomed, park is quiet, hilly so it's good exercise, great place for dog hikes, keep them on a leash though as a courtesy to others.”
“The park is almost divided into two parts: the prairie-and-lawn open area that comprise the Pringle Center, the picnic shelter, and the playground; and the wooded system of trails.”
“Trails are wide and groomed, park is quiet, hilly so it's good exercise, great place for dog hikes, keep them on a leash though as a courtesy to others.”
“Colored trail post markers are easy to read, and the rails are wide and easily navigable.”
“The Bristol Woods County Park is a quiet park with ample parking near the Pringle Center, and, closer to the entrance, some parking near the playground and picnic shelter.”
“The picnic shelter can be reserved for events, but its restrooms are available only during the warmer months.”
Plan your run at Bristol Woods County Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitekenoshacounty.org
- Phone(262) 857-1869
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
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