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Keil Birch Creek Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Menomonie, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Keil Birch Creek Preserve'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.

What runners say about Keil Birch Creek Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (15 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Very pretty place to walk, trail is just the right length for a nice hike after work. Parking is a bit awkward as its in a neighborhood, but thats no big deal. Main trail is easy to walk, side trails can get a bit steep tho.

★★★★★ — Brendan , Aug 2021

Such a beautiful little nature preserve/park. So many people don’t even know about it. Highly recommend taking an hour and walking through the paths.

★★★★★ — B , Sep 2021

For a neighbor walk in the woods, it doesn’t get much better than this. For the adventurous, you can find two or three paths down to the creek and river. For those looking for the soothing sound of the river and maybe a rooster call, staying on top of the main path is a quick treat. Lots of flora and fauna here too!

★★★★★ — Brit , Sep 2025

It’s a great place to take a jog, and used to be good for biking. It’s got great scenery in the spring and fall.

★★★★☆ — Mitchel , Jul 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 15 reviews →

Plan your run at Keil Birch Creek Preserve

The practical stuff

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

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 Keil Birch Creek Preserve

4887-4717 430th St, Menomonie, WI 54751

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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.