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Kinnickinnic Red Trail Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in River Falls, Wisconsin · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Kinnickinnic Red Trail Trailhead'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.

Natural surfaceScenic

What runners say about Kinnickinnic Red Trail Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (28 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Gets to be a bit long with little ones and there are some steep ravines through out it right off the trail but it's a great hike and beautiful scenery.”

It is a 2.9 mile hike. It took us over 2 hours with the kids little legs and the extremely icy trails. We were not prepared but all we needed was some hiking ice spikes and we would have been set. There was also a decent amount of mud where the trail did get more sunlight.

★★★★★ — Jourdan , Mar 2021

Grab your hiking boots and your favorite people and go for a scenic walk

★★★★★ — Rj , Apr 2023

Great hiking trail. Gets to be a bit long with little ones and there are some steep ravines through out it right off the trail but it's a great hike and beautiful scenery. Anxious to go back and try out one of their other trails.

★★★★★ — Jenine , Jun 2025

Not a "modern" trail, so berms don't allow for flow at speed. But, still really nice trail with a lot of ups and downs. Green and blue trails.

★★★★★ — Scott , May 2023

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Gets to be a bit long with little ones and there are some steep ravines through out it right off the trail but it's a great hike and beautiful scenery.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“Very very very muddy when I went last weekend.”

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Plan your run at Kinnickinnic Red Trail Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.
  • Websiteyourpassnow.com

Where to find Kinnickinnic Red Trail Trailhead

12200 770th Ave, River Falls, WI 54022

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Running trails near River Falls

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Kinnickinnic River Gorge & Delta State Natural Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

River Falls, WI

Natural surfaceScenic

under a mile away

Kinnickinnic State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 745 reviews

River Falls, WI

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Park with a sandy beach & 6.5 miles of hiking trails offering opportunities for fishing & hunting.

1.2 miles away

Drewiske Family Preserve

5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews

River Falls, WI

2.5 miles away

River Falls School Forest

3.5 ★★★★☆ 2 reviews

River Falls, WI

Natural surface

4.8 miles away

The Community Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 8 reviews

River Falls, WI

4.8 miles away

Carpenter Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 583 reviews

Hastings, MN

ShadedScenic

Nature center with trails and an orchard featuring bald eagles and other wildlife along with an exhibit hall.

5.0 miles away

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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.