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Lerner Conservation Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 94 Google reviews · Running trail in Oregon, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Lerner Conservation Park'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.

LoopLit at nightWater

What runners say about Lerner Conservation Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (94 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

A terrific relaxing place to walk, view and hear wildlife. Love the feeling no matter the season or weather. The workers that keep it up should be proud... Unfortunately, there needs to be a safety analysis done on the path through the park and the major traffic intersection at Alpineway and CC.

★★★★★ — Bruce , Jul 2018

Great place for a longer walk, especially if it's sunny! A breeze can make brisk, but lovely to see and hear the birds which will be soon.

★★★★★ — Kathy , Feb 2022

About 1.5mi around, flat with prairie everywhere. A new library building has been built. There is an extension of the trail going around it so you can avoid traffic.

★★★★★ — Al , Oct 2023

Clean and nice place, with tracks suitable for running, cycling, dog walking, and there are benches/tables under the trees, or in plain sunshine.

★★★★★ — Daniele , Jun 2020

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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.

🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“great loop for runners, walkers, and riders - just wish it had a drinking fountain of some sort.”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

“Most respect the flashing crosswalk for pedestrians however there are drivers who go right through the lights with individuals entering the crosswalk.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“great loop for runners, walkers, and riders - just wish it had a drinking fountain of some sort.”

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Plan your run at Lerner Conservation Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • Websitevil.oregon.wi.us
  • Phone(608) 835-3118
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–10 PM
Thursday 5 AM–10 PM
Friday 5 AM–10 PM
Saturday 5 AM–10 PM
Sunday 5 AM–10 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Lerner Conservation Park

451 N Burr Oak Ave, Oregon, WI 53575

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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.