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Fox River Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Running trail in Green Bay, Wisconsin · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Fox River Trail'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.

PavedOpen 24hScenic

What runners say about Fox River Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (39 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“The trail always seems to be petty clean and we'll kept.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“There are terrific views and gorgeous houses along the trail.”

Great trail for walking the dog, biking, and sight seeing. The trail always seems to be petty clean and we'll kept. There are terrific views and gorgeous houses along the trail. I like to start in De pere and go out to downtown. I would recommend the trail for biking and getting out to nature.

★★★★★ — Mason , May 2023

Great spot to take a walk along the river. The sculptures are pretty cool, too. My husband and I enjoyed seeing the Atlanticborg ship docked across the water. There's plenty of benches and areas to rest but also is accessible for those of all activity types.

★★★★☆ — Jenn , Jul 2023

It's a really nice easy trail the majority of which is paved. My only complaint it should be free to bike riders. We pay taxes living in the county and we shouldn't have to pay for use of this trail especially when they're asking money for the Packers stadium which I don't even use.

★★★★☆ — Dark , Jun 2023

Well maintained black top path. Follows the mighty Fox. Past fancy houses, meadows, farms, industrial down town GB. Restrooms and bike fix station. Well done! 👏

★★★★★ — Cricket , Sep 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 39 reviews →

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 7 mentions

“There are terrific views and gorgeous houses along the trail.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“It's a really nice easy trail the majority of which is paved.”

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Plan your run at Fox River Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Fox River Trail

Green Bay, Wisconsin

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Running trails near Green Bay

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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.