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McGilvray "Seven Bridges" Road

4.5 ★★★★★ 132 Google reviews · Running trail in Holmen, Wisconsin · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from McGilvray "Seven Bridges" Road'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.

Open 24hScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fast

Park featuring trails for hiking and nature walks.

What runners say about McGilvray "Seven Bridges" Road

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (132 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“the sights are beautiful and the path is well maintained.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Beautiful scenery easy walking great place to take a young child to get them into the outdoor scene”

👟 good for all levels 5 mentions

“Beautiful scenery easy walking great place to take a young child to get them into the outdoor scene”

Cool little stop. Sang the Eagles song while walking the road. Lots of skeeters!

★★★★★ — Gretchen , Jun 2025

Very nice trail that has six bridges. The seventh bridge is no longer present. Quite a nice walk that's about 2.5 miles one way. This trail is wonderful when there are no mosquitos around, when the mosquitoes show up they pretty much own the place.

★★★★★ — Mory , Oct 2020

Love the history of this place. You go down some stairs to this 3.9 mile round trip of a manageable trail. Some parts were a little rocky or you had to stray around an obstacle to withstand mud but we loved it.

★★★★★ — Chelsea , Apr 2021

Beautiful short and flat trail. A hair over 3.5 miles round trip. 6 of 7 bridges still around with pretty scenery everywhere. Good trail for all ages.

★★★★★ — Tony , May 2021

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 10 mentions

“Beautiful scenery easy walking great place to take a young child to get them into the outdoor scene”

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Flat & fast 5 mentions

“Very nice an easy trail, pretty much all level with minimal elevation change at beginning and end.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“The beginning of the trail even provides dog bags for your pets' messes, should you bring your dogs on this trail.”

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Plan your run at McGilvray "Seven Bridges" Road

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Website7bridgesrd.org
  • Phone+1 608-785-9992

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 McGilvray "Seven Bridges" Road

N8327 Amsterdam Prairie Rd, Holmen, WI 54636

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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.