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Dawley Conservancy
4.7 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Running trail in Fitchburg, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Dawley Conservancy'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.
Hiking and biking space with a marsh and scenic views.
What runners say about Dawley Conservancy
“Great well maintained bike trail.”
“Small parking lot with bathrooms, bike repair station, and a gorgeous view of the marsh.”
“From Dawley eastward, there are Twisties, some shade, and small hills.”
This is a nice place to walk or bike and there are bathrooms and some interpretive signage near the small parking lot. It's on the marsh and the path connects to the bike path and arboretum. There is a significant hill back to the parking lot so keep that in mind if you want to pace the rest of your walking or biking.
Good place to start a bike ride with easy access to the roundabout and several bike paths, parking lot, restrooms, and even bike tools. The one downside is that when you return to your vehicle, and are tied from a nice ride, it is uphill from the bike path (Capital City) to the parking lot.
So many trails to choose from. I saw a beaver, grabbed a book from the little free library, and watched a pond full of mallards. I go here all the time but this is just my review of this time. Sound off for the beaver because I was listening to an audiobook.
Used the parking lot here to access the trailhead for the capital city state trail. Clean restroom. Adequate parking for a weekday. Might be crowded on weekends. The trail itself heading east and north was well-maintained and a delight.
Trail conditions & character
“Small parking lot with bathrooms, bike repair station, and a gorgeous view of the marsh.”
“Good place to start a bike ride with easy access to the roundabout and several bike paths, parking lot, restrooms, and even bike tools.”
“Good place to start a bike ride with easy access to the roundabout and several bike paths, parking lot, restrooms, and even bike tools.”
“From Dawley eastward, there are Twisties, some shade, and small hills.”
“About a mile of an easy loop and a shorter medium loop.”
Plan your run at Dawley Conservancy
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitefitchburgwi.gov
- Phone+1 608-270-4200
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–2 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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