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Hirsch Farm Mountain Bike Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Running trail in Platteville, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Hirsch Farm Mountain Bike Trail'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.

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Natural surface

What runners say about Hirsch Farm Mountain Bike Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (16 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

A lesser known Mountain bike trail system outside of Platteville, Hirsch farm is the epitome of "natural" mountain bike trails and the antithesis of the newest style of machine sculpted, smooth flow trails. It's rowdy and techy, comparable to Blue Mounds, but with less care put into the trails themselves.

★★★★☆ — Joey , Sep 2019

There are not a lot of opportunities to experience mountain biking in the driftless region of Wisconsin. These trails are definitely challenging, scenic, unique, and worth more than a few laps.

★★★★★ — Tim , Jul 2020

1 mile trail around corn field with little offshoots for mountain biking or hiking

★★★★☆ — Mark , Apr 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 16 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 3 mentions

“Also the best single-track cycling trails in SW Wisconsin”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • Websiteplattevilletrails.org

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Hirsch Farm Mountain Bike Trail

E Timber Dr, Platteville, WI 53818

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.