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High Cliff State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,343 Google reviews · Running trail in Sherwood, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from High Cliff State 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.
State park on Lake Winnebago featuring scenic limestone cliffs, a beach, trails & picnic areas.
What runners say about High Cliff State Park
“The campground is also very nice with beautiful campsites and well-maintained bathhouse facilities with nice showers as well.”
“The leaves had just started to turn, painting the forest in early shades of gold and orange, which made our walk through the wooded trails especially beautiful.”
“The air was crisp, and the paths were well-kept, offering plenty of opportunities to pause and enjoy the quiet of nature.”
It’s a great state park with everything in Wisconsin, there are lakes , view towers, stones, trails, 🍁, cliffs….. the stones here are very special with a lot of holes on every stone ! Also there is Red Bird statue here , last time I see similar is in Illinois and South Dakota.
High cliff sate park is an absolutely Beautiful park right on Lake Winnebago with lots of lake viewing spots, paved walking paths for people with disabilities, and a very nice lookout tower. The campground is also very nice with beautiful campsites and well-maintained bathhouse facilities with nice showers as well.
We had a wonderful afternoon exploring High Cliff State Park. The leaves had just started to turn, painting the forest in early shades of gold and orange, which made our walk through the wooded trails especially beautiful.
I love High Cliff! Its beautiful in many areas in many different ways! Relax by the water, take a hike, ride a bike, I believe there's a horse trail.. I haven't camped but have drove through the area and its lovely 😊 climb the giant tower! Look over the ledges! Walk the pier. Sail or boat!
Trail conditions & character
“The leaves had just started to turn, painting the forest in early shades of gold and orange, which made our walk through the wooded trails especially beautiful.”
“Hiking trails are well maintained as is the camp bathrooms and the rest of the park.”
“The air was crisp, and the paths were well-kept, offering plenty of opportunities to pause and enjoy the quiet of nature.”
“The leaves had just started to turn, painting the forest in early shades of gold and orange, which made our walk through the wooded trails especially beautiful.”
“The only reason I didn’t give it a full five stars is that parking near the main lookout was a bit limited during our visit.”
“A variety of hiking trails for different skill levels, including a paved trail.”
“Well maintained and easily accessible park right on the edge of lake Winnebago.”
Plan your run at High Cliff State 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitednr.wisconsin.gov
- Phone+1 920-989-1106
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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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