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Bugline Trail

5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Sussex, Wisconsin · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Bugline Trail'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.

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PavedFlat & fast

What runners say about Bugline Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (12 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful, flat, and lots of neighborhoods along the way to see as well.”

The Bugline is a wonderful trail that links many suburbs. Paved from end to end, it's friendly to cyclists and pedestrians and it stretches 16 miles from the Menomonee Falls Costco to the quiet countryside of Merton. Back in the day, it was a railroad that carried local passengers and freight for nearby industries.

★★★★★ — Alex , Jul 2025

I enjoy walking on the bugline! The scenery is beautiful and the trails are very well groomed. It is great for walkers, runners and bikers.

★★★★★ — Mary , Sep 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 12 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.

🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Paved from end to end, it's friendly to cyclists and pedestrians and it stretches 16 miles from the Menomonee Falls Costco to the quiet countryside of Merton.”

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➖ Flat & fast 2 mentions

“Beautiful, flat, and lots of neighborhoods along the way to see as well.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.

Where to find Bugline Trail

W232N6446 Waukesha Ave, Sussex, WI 53089

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Running trails near Sussex

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

Madeline Park

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Spring Green Park

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Sussex Village Park

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Armory Park

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Dennis Wolf Trail

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Stone Family Park

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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.