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Kohler Park Dunes State Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 629 Google reviews · Running trail in Sheboygan, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Kohler Park Dunes 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.
Protected 154-acre area of stabilized lake dunes & wetlands on the edge of Lake Michigan.
What runners say about Kohler Park Dunes State Natural Area
“The beach area is super clean and the white sand is soft.”
“Love this state park and bring all our out-of town-guests to see it the cord walk makes hiking the dunes much easier and it's such a gorgeous hike!”
“We usually hike, have a picnic lunch, then let the dog play on the pet friendly beach.”
So beautiful! The beach was gorgeous, and the trails were amazing. So much diversity! We even got to see the Nature Center duck nest! The lady at the nature center was amazing, helping me find answers to all of my questions.
This is one of our favorite state parks. It's beautiful. We usually hike, have a picnic lunch, then let the dog play on the pet friendly beach.
Winter wonderland. All the seasons are good here. Amazing views,snow covered trails and dunes; ice shelf’s forming lakeside.strolling along the frozen beach is a whole different experience than sand in your toes. Equally a great time. Trails are marked very well. Put this place on your list of places to go.
Amazing landscape with awesome backdrop of Lake Michigan. Awesome for a small hike or a sweetheart walk. Bring a jacket, just in case. Usually colder by the lake. Dogs on leashes, but they are welcomed. Great launch for lake kayaking weather permitting. Requires State Park Sticker or day pass. Simply beautiful.
Trail conditions & character
“Love this state park and bring all our out-of town-guests to see it the cord walk makes hiking the dunes much easier and it's such a gorgeous hike!”
“We usually hike, have a picnic lunch, then let the dog play on the pet friendly beach.”
“With a bum ankle - I do really enjoy the handicap area in the first parking section.”
“The boardwalk path makes it accessible for so many individuals of so many different activity levels to enjoy.”
Plan your run at Kohler Park Dunes State Natural Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitednr.wisconsin.gov
- Phone(888) 936-7463
- 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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