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Guckenberg-Sturm Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 27 Google reviews · Running trail in Appleton, Wisconsin · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Guckenberg-Sturm Preserve'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 Guckenberg-Sturm Preserve
“🌿🌿 Take a slow casual 🚶walk🚶♀️ around and remember the Leave No Trace principles for others to enjoy this beautiful ecosystem.”
This is a special place!🏞️ Healthy wetlands are crucial to the 🧬ecology of the 🌐local 🐸environment and wildlife.🏞️ The area is home to an abundance of life including deer🦌, turtles🐢, insects🦗🪲🐝, fish🐟 and more!
Dock to walk out couple hundred feet thru the cattails to the runoff pond nice walking trail in the dry or few bug times of the year
Trail conditions & character
“🌿🌿 Take a slow casual 🚶walk🚶♀️ around and remember the Leave No Trace principles for others to enjoy this beautiful ecosystem.”
“Minimal people with very little parking but a beautiful nature reservation.”
“Can be wet and muddy depending on the season.”
Plan your run at Guckenberg-Sturm Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- Websitenewlt.org
- Phone+1 920-738-7265
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