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Greens Coulee Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Running trail in Onalaska, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Greens Coulee 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.
What runners say about Greens Coulee Park
“A fun place to go hike and some pretty great views of Onalaska, La Crosse, and beyond.”
I went hiking on the Green Coulee Park Trail this afternoon. It is one of those trails that is nestled in a small neighborhood that you would miss if you don’t know exactly where it is. This is a beautiful short trail that is moderately challenging.
This is a short series of trails but they are well groomed and visibly marked. The trail head is located in a small parking lot in the middle of a suburb, but after you get into the trail for a bit the houses fall away and there is a lot of active wildlife.
The morning we took the trail (visiting from Texas) was perfect weather: 70’s, sunny, low humidity, clear air. The region is stunningly beautiful & you get rewarded with a grand vista at the top. The trail is not especially long, but to geezers like my wife & me, it was steep. Well worth it.
This is a nice trail. There is a small parking lot, bike rack, doggie bags, a map, signs throughout the trail, and benches for people to sit down on to take a break. Overall, the path was clean and maintained. It is a steeper climb for those who may have some issues.
Trail conditions & character
“The summit overlooks the neighborhood with a few benches and picnic tables that are good for relaxing.”
“The trail head is located in a small parking lot in the middle of a suburb, but after you get into the trail for a bit the houses fall away and there is a lot of active wildlife.”
“As you ascend the trail and increase elevation, you can view the cities of Onalaska and LaCrosse.”
Plan your run at Greens Coulee 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteonalaskawi.gov
- Phone(608) 781-9530
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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