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Erickson Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 137 Google reviews · Running trail in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Erickson 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.
Park featuring a dam, trails, picnic areas, and a fishing pier, plus a kayak launch.
What runners say about Erickson Park
“Very clean and peaceful place for us😉”
“This park is a beautiful nature preserve for humans to enjoy, Please be respectful and help keep it beautiful.”
“Very clean and peaceful place for us😉”
I love coming here’s. There are pavilions a dock for a boat even a dock for canoes or kayaks. Off of the walkway that goes into the water. There’s also an area for you to fish.
What they’re calling Erickson Park is just Irvine by Glen Loch?? I’ve been coming here for years and just called it Glen Loch or Glen Loch Dam?? But whatever. There is now a bridge crossing Duncan Creek, paths and trails, fishing pier, kayak launch, picnic area and bathrooms.
Very nice Park for Kayaking as the Lake has a slow flowing creek going into it that I enjoy paddling up a ways and then slowly drift back. The Park itself has a kayak launch dock, boat launch, two fishing docks, a few pavilions and a walking/biking trail that goes right to Irvine Park.
Erickson Park is a beautiful area with access to the water. There are many walking trails and the area is wonderful to explore. The colors in the fall are amazing! It is a great place to take photos or enjoy nature. There are always people fishing, kayaking and enjoying the areas. Highly recommend visiting!
Trail conditions & character
“This park is a beautiful nature preserve for humans to enjoy, Please be respectful and help keep it beautiful.”
“The improvements have made the park much more accessible to the public and I think it shows in the number of people visiting.”
“There is only a few trailer parking spots but other than that there is plenty of parking spots.”
“There is now a bridge crossing Duncan Creek, paths and trails, fishing pier, kayak launch, picnic area and bathrooms.”
Plan your run at Erickson Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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