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Lakeview, Echo Rock and Ishnala Trail Loop trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Running trail in Reedsburg, Wisconsin · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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Loop distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Lakeview, Echo Rock and Ishnala Trail Loop 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.

LoopScenicStroller / ADATrailhead parking

What runners say about Lakeview, Echo Rock and Ishnala Trail Loop trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (9 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“There is an absolutely beautiful outlook on this trail as well at the end of the handicap accessible part of the trail.”

In order to get to Echo Rock trail from Lakeview trail (starts by beach area), you have to walk trail and then go past boat rental place and through the parking area. The trail continues on NE side of parking lot. No trail map in area by boat rentals so we couldn't find trail and rented a canoe!

★★★★☆ — Quincy , Sep 2021

Love the trail system here! Wide, well manicured trails. Beach access, boat access, water views, woods, rock formations. Flat areas, hilly areas, rock climbing areas. Even a fancy supper club, if you're so inclined. The trails wind around a large main park area.

★★★★★ — Nathan , Oct 2025

Trail was nice but simple, maybe too simple considering we had to pay almost $20 for a day pass to enter and that other trails in the area offer more rocks and bluffs. This trail is 95% woods, then a nice rocky point across from the grossly overpriced Ishnala Supper Club.

★★★★☆ — Troy , Jun 2025

Beautiful and relaxing. So many trails to chose from. The views are amazing. Something for all hiking skills.

★★★★★ — Kristie , Sep 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 9 reviews →

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

“There is an absolutely beautiful outlook on this trail as well at the end of the handicap accessible part of the trail.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“In order to get to Echo Rock trail from Lakeview trail (starts by beach area), you have to walk trail and then go past boat rental place and through the parking area.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 3 mentions

“Part of the trail is handicap accessible, which is wonderful.”

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Plan your run at Lakeview, Echo Rock and Ishnala Trail Loop trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.

Where to find Lakeview, Echo Rock and Ishnala Trail Loop trailhead

Reedsburg, Wisconsin

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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.