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Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy
4.7 ★★★★★ 402 Google reviews · Running trail in Williams Bay, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 4 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy'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.
231-acre nature preserve since 1990 with a boardwalk & bird-viewing tower, plus a pavilion & trails.
What runners say about Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy
“Make sure to wear appropriate gear while hiking the blue trail, as some parts the brush was not very well maintained, making possible ticks likely.”
“This conservancy offers a beautiful glimpse into the glacial plain region of Wisconsin, that captures a variety of ecological landscapes, including woodland, prairie, and marsh.”
“There's even a creek fishing spot for the kids, although the path to it isn't very well marked.”
This is a fun little trail system tucked away in Lake Geneva. The trails can become narrow at points, but in general they were a good width for a family group. There is parking available in the lot across the street and you’ll need to use a crosswalk to get to the entrance.
Very well kept on the boardwalks and on the scenery tower. Plenty of hiking trails. Parking is limited to the lot across the street, but there is a pedestrian crossing to get there. Very beautiful views.
This is a beautiful place to walk around. I can imagine that it looks completely different during each season. During our trip this summer, there were a ton of butterflies and some pretty flowers. I'd love to return during Autumn when the leaves are changing!
This was our second visit. We came to see the late summer wildflowers. We were not disappointed. The boardwalk and path were easy to walk on and well maintained. The flowers were beautiful.
Trail conditions & character
“This conservancy offers a beautiful glimpse into the glacial plain region of Wisconsin, that captures a variety of ecological landscapes, including woodland, prairie, and marsh.”
“Pet friendly (take your doggy poop bags) and our dog really enjoyed it.”
“Paths are fairly wide in most spots, some gravel, some boardwalk, some grass.”
“There is parking available in the lot across the street and you’ll need to use a crosswalk to get to the entrance.”
“There's even a creek fishing spot for the kids, although the path to it isn't very well marked.”
“Paths are fairly wide in most spots, some gravel, some boardwalk, some grass.”
“I walk pretty fast and it took about an hour to navigate the loop.”
Plan your run at Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance4 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefriendsofknc.org
- Phone(262) 581-5304
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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