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Kinnickinnic River Gorge & Delta State Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Running trail in River Falls, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Kinnickinnic River Gorge & Delta State Natural Area'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 Kinnickinnic River Gorge & Delta State Natural Area
“Such a beautiful spot on the river to tie up for an afternoon or overnight (if your boat has facilities).”
“Beautiful, calm, peaceful place to spend your overnights!”
The view of the river gorge and wetland is amazing. You can park up at the top of the bluff and go to the look out to see it. I also recommend taking the purple trail to the beach. The beach itself is wonderful and the water is very clean.
Good spot for river swimming. The trails are OK. There are better in the area. There is not very much info about the park at the visitor center besides maps. I might be missing something, but I don't think it's worth a visit without an annual pass or unless you wanna use the swimming area.
Was a decent state park. You do need a state sticker to enter. Hiking trails. Picnic tables and restrooms where we went. Can see the water below which was pretty awesome. Not many people at all when we went here on a Wednesday. Was not my favorite state park but nonetheless nice.
Nice hike down the Black Trail (asphalt trail, but very steep) and a picnic at the top near the delta overlook. Warm, late-fall weather. Beautiful park.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice hike down the Black Trail (asphalt trail, but very steep) and a picnic at the top near the delta overlook.”
Plan your run at Kinnickinnic River Gorge & Delta State Natural Area
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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitednr.wisconsin.gov
- Phone(715) 425-1129
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
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