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Cravath Lakefront Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 255 Google reviews · Running trail in Whitewater, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Cravath Lakefront 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.

BoardwalkScenicWaterQuiet

Manicured grassy area and lakeside park for fishing and picnics.

What runners say about Cravath Lakefront Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (255 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“It is a very nice and very quiet place that day was the festival for the 4th of July so I liked it a lot beautiful town 😉🤗👍”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“It is a very nice and very quiet place that day was the festival for the 4th of July so I liked it a lot beautiful town 😉🤗👍”

Well landscaped and large park for a small town. Saw people of all ages walking, running, biking, fishing. Small stage for music performances. Indoor toilets available.

★★★★☆ — Margaret , Jul 2022

Great park for a short walk. They have a cute boardwalk nature path. Definitely a great place to stop if you play pikmin or pokemon go. There are lots of things to do in-game in this area

★★★★★ — Hannah , Dec 2022

Been coming here for years. It is a nice little space to walk. I prefer coming on cooler days.

★★★★☆ — Crissy , Mar 2021

Enjoyed a refreshing Sunday morning walk here to observe some autumn colors in the sunshine

★★★★★ — Catherine , Oct 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 10 mentions

“It is a very nice and very quiet place that day was the festival for the 4th of July so I liked it a lot beautiful town 😉🤗👍”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“It is a very nice and very quiet place that day was the festival for the 4th of July so I liked it a lot beautiful town 😉🤗👍”

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🪵 Boardwalk

“They have a cute boardwalk nature path.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Cravath Lakefront Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
  • 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.
  • At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • Websitewhitewater.recdesk.com
  • Phone+1 262-473-0122

Hours

Monday 6 am–12 am
Tuesday 6 am–12 am
Wednesday 6 am–12 am
Thursday 6 am–12 am
Friday 6 am–12 am
Saturday 6 am–12 am
Sunday 6 am–12 am

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 Cravath Lakefront Park

341 S Fremont St, Whitewater, WI 53190

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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.