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Glen Loch Dam
4.7 ★★★★★ 134 Google reviews · Running trail in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Glen Loch Dam yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Dam with a small lake and fishing docks that also offers boat and kayak launches, plus hiking trails.
What runners say about Glen Loch Dam
“They did a beautiful job of making the loch accessible to families and handicapped.”
Cool little dam with a river and little lake near by. There are also a ton of trails. They have a boat launch and kayak launch for recreational use as well as multiple docks for fishing.
There is a cliff face by the rivers edge. Just a short distance before the dam. Best place ever to take kids on nature hike.
Come for the dam, stay for the trails. There aren't any trail maps I could find but there is a lot of ground to cover. The dam is within Erickson Park, so there is plenty to see and do. I believe they also have a bison herd to look at. Picnic shelters and tables are available as well as bathrooms.
The Glen Loch Dam area is absolutely gorgeous. The trails that are around it are a nice addition to be able to see it from a different perspective. The fishing docks seem really new too and will be a nice addition to my summer plans.
Trail conditions & character
“EDIT: photos from 2015, there is now a recreation area (fishing docks, boat and kayak landings), and better access to view the loch”
“There were wildflower butterfly gardens, bridges, riverside cliff rocks to climb, lake with fishing docks, a small playground, picnic tables, and bathrooms.”
“They did a beautiful job of making the loch accessible to families and handicapped.”
Plan your run at Glen Loch Dam
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Running trails near Chippewa Falls
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Erickson Park
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Irving Park Cross Country Skiing Trail
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Joas Park Nature Preserve
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