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Hamus Nature Preserve & Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 186 Google reviews · Running trail in Marshfield, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hamus Nature Preserve & Recreation Area'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.
Nature preserve featuring a trio of ponds, picnic tables and barbecue grills, as well as walking trails for dogs.
What runners say about Hamus Nature Preserve & Recreation Area
“The trails were well maintained, & even though it's getting cold, a wide variety of wild flowers were still blooming.”
“A beautiful park to walk your dog, hike the paths, have a picnic, or even do some fishing.”
“Its a peaceful park with 3 ponds, wooded walking trails and has a nice overhang and dock to feed fish from its all catch release but it's so fun to see the fish there and turtles!”
“Dog friendly - there are doggie bag dispensers at both entrances to the wooded area.”
Beautiful place to walk & explore. The trails were well maintained, & even though it's getting cold, a wide variety of wild flowers were still blooming. The fish food dispensers by the pond were a highlight, and something I've never seen before.
Love this place as I walk it most early mornings during decent weather. A very peaceful place to be. However, one question..When will the bubblegum fish food machines be put out???? Asking for some fish friends!!!
In Marshfield there isn't a lot to do in the city so we come here regularly to be near water. There are wooded and paved trails with various areas to sit. The pavilion is nice three sides enclosed and a large grill. We like the cat tail loop for walking the dogs.
I ended up finding this park just as the leaves were changing color. It was gorgeous. It is small, but if you explore all of the trails you will end up walking a few miles. Definitely a nice little place to go to for a picnic or to just get out of the house.
Trail conditions & character
“A beautiful park to walk your dog, hike the paths, have a picnic, or even do some fishing.”
“You Can actually bring your dogs to this park which is so awesome they have doggy waste spots too which is so nice.”
“Its a peaceful park with 3 ponds, wooded walking trails and has a nice overhang and dock to feed fish from its all catch release but it's so fun to see the fish there and turtles!”
“Its a peaceful park with 3 ponds, wooded walking trails and has a nice overhang and dock to feed fish from its all catch release but it's so fun to see the fish there and turtles!”
“There is also a secluded shelter back near the middle of the longest trail loop.”
“There are wooded and paved trails with various areas to sit.”
“Very well maintained trails, although they get pretty muddy after it rains!”
“Hiking trails, wildlife partially covered Pavillion, with tables and access to grill use bathrooms, best place in town to spend family time.”
“We just recently did the luminary lights walk so beautiful.”
Plan your run at Hamus Nature Preserve & Recreation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteci.marshfield.wi.us
- Phone(715) 384-4642
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
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