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Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 143 Google reviews · Running trail in Evansville, Wyoming · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Edness Kimball Wilkins State 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.

PavedShadedStroller / ADARestrooms

Natural riverside state park with 2.8 mi. of trails, tree-shaded picnic areas & abundant wildlife.

What runners say about Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (143 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“It has well kept & well placed restroom’s, easy walking trail with resting benches along the way.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“The park is gorgeous but riding the trails on horseback takes you to parts you wouldn't otherwise see.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Shade, swimming, cooking grills, tons of parking, restrooms kept clean.”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“It has well kept & well placed restroom’s, easy walking trail with resting benches along the way.”

Beautiful! Very family friendly--lots of places to explore on both paved and regular trails. Many clean restrooms. Several places to stop and picnic. Large beach surrounding lake. North Platte river flows through. Peaceful and serene.

★★★★★ — Jeff , Oct 2016

I rented a RV site there for the Eclipse. This is a very nice park will maintained. The pond is nice and cleaned. Things need fixing in some of the bathrooms even more so know that this park was busy with people form the eclipse. I wish that had campground there. It's a great location.

★★★★☆ — Mary , Aug 2017

Kristy at C Bracket Horse Barn made the visit to this park EXCEPTIONAL! The park is gorgeous but riding the trails on horseback takes you to parts you wouldn't otherwise see. Kristy's horses are the best I've ever been on - gentle trail giants!

★★★★★ — Ann , Nov 2025

Nice experience however there is a small entrance fee just fyi. Lots of walking trails right on the river. Very nice and clean park plenty of picnic tables, parking and restrooms. Small playground too.

★★★★★ — Andrew , May 2026

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“Things need fixing in some of the bathrooms even more so know that this park was busy with people form the eclipse.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Bird/wildlife watching, fishing, good concrete bicycle/foot paths, swimming pond, ramadas with grills.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Shade, swimming, cooking grills, tons of parking, restrooms kept clean.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitewyoparks.wyo.gov
  • Phone(307) 577-5150
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–8 PM
Thursday 8 AM–8 PM
Friday 8 AM–8 PM
Saturday 8 AM–8 PM
Sunday 8 AM–8 PM

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 Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park

8700 East US Hwy 20, US-26, Evansville, WY 82636

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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.