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Jersey Valley Lake
4.1 ★★★★☆ 115 Google reviews · Running trail in Westby, Wisconsin · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Jersey Valley Lake yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Dam and beach park with boating and fishing spots, plus hiking paths and play areas.
What runners say about Jersey Valley Lake
“Beautiful beach, 5k of trails around the lake for hiking or running, and lots of bass and bluegills if you like to fish.”
I've been enjoying Jersey Valley since the 1980's! It's a great little park. Good fishing, fun place to canoe or kayak and nice trails for hiking and mountain biking!
Very cool area still after the dam went out. People still fish here pretty cool trail. Trail does seem to get a bit confusing when doing the full loop.
The lake has fish! Beautiful hiking landscape where the dam washed out 4 years ago.
Great place to bring your kids for a swim on a hot summer day. . Nice sand beach and swimming area, public charcoal grills to use. Hiking trail around Lake that could be quite difficult if you are not used to hiking, half is a wide path that could fit car, other half is a one lane dirt path. Enjoyable hike.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful beach, 5k of trails around the lake for hiking or running, and lots of bass and bluegills if you like to fish.”
Plan your run at Jersey Valley Lake
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
- Websitevernoncounty.org
- Phone+1 608-637-5485
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