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Hackbarth & Ponderosa Pit Trail System
4.6 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Running trail in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Hackbarth & Ponderosa Pit Trail System'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.
Kid-friendly hiking area featuring trails in a picturesque forest.
What runners say about Hackbarth & Ponderosa Pit Trail System
“Very well maintained and plenty of parking.”
“Beautiful boardwalk, nature photography spot, and nice trails for mountain biking and hiking away from Lake Andrea.”
“My dog is friendly, but only when not rushed upon by another dog!”
My first time exploring these trails, the wooden board walk is pretty cool. I did not see much wildlife at all. It could be me timing, it was the middle of the day. If you are biking Lake Andria you should check these trails out.
Start at the trailhead at the Pleasant Prairie Rec Center (go around the lake to the left and you’ll find it right across from the beach area). The boardwalk crosses the river and has a loop at the end you can walk around. Beautiful in the fall with all the leaves, but recommend bug spray in summer!
Beautiful boardwalk, nature photography spot, and nice trails for mountain biking and hiking away from Lake Andrea. Packed asphalt, gravel, and smooth dirt exist between the boardwalk and Lake Andrea. After the boardwalk is a field mowed by a tractor and not much more for improvements, yet.
Nice flat trail in the woods, flood plains and over a creek. Short less than a mile. Don't bring pets as active animal trapping is going on. LOTS of mosquitoes in late spring through first frost.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful boardwalk, nature photography spot, and nice trails for mountain biking and hiking away from Lake Andrea.”
“It looks like dogs are allowed and there were a couple times I found feces on the trail.”
“Beautiful boardwalk, nature photography spot, and nice trails for mountain biking and hiking away from Lake Andrea.”
“It wasn't too muddy but be careful as there may be some muddy spots.”
Plan your run at Hackbarth & Ponderosa Pit Trail System
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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 |
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