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Cudahy Nature Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 100 Google reviews · Running trail in Oak Creek, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cudahy Nature Preserve'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.
Park featuring scenic wooded trails for kid-friendly hikes and bird watching.
What runners say about Cudahy Nature Preserve
“Beautiful old growth trees and a well kept path.”
“Beautiful old growth trees and a well kept path.”
“Great place to explore nature and what it has to offer nice place to meet new and different individuals quiet in peaceful”
Hidden little gem of a walking trail! Went on the perfect fall day. The foliage and fungi were so beautiful!
A great place to get grounded, and feel at peace. Small parking lot means it's usually never packed. Great place to walk and wander. Gorgeous during fall!
Nice short trail that makes you seem like you are further away. Next to the airport so you do hear the planes but it is a old growth forest. Bring bug spray and don't come after rain. Some trees are down and block some of the paths. If you can do the whole circle it's about a mile.
Nice overall, easy sauntering. Trails seemed a bit neglected but the flora and sounds of birds made up for it. Parking is immediately as you enter, pavilion right near the parking and there's a circle drive. One could walk these trails and feel accomplished at the end.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful old growth trees and a well kept path.”
“Parking is immediately as you enter, pavilion right near the parking and there's a circle drive.”
“There is a sign saying no dogs allowed, then another for no dogs off leach.”
“Great place to explore nature and what it has to offer nice place to meet new and different individuals quiet in peaceful”
“The paths are kept relatively nicely, albeit sometimes muddy after a rainfall.”
“Trails loop around and bring you back to tot parking lot.”
Plan your run at Cudahy Nature Preserve
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecounty.milwaukee.gov
- Phone+1 414-762-1550
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 |
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