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Middleton Bike Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · Running trail in Middleton, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Middleton Bike 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.

MixedLoopFlat & fastHillyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Relaxed bike park featuring well-maintained singletrack trails, plus a pump track.

What runners say about Middleton Bike Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (73 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“These are very well-maintained trails and offer a challenge to any skill level with multiple trail options.”

Well designed loop of mountain biking single track trail, located close to the west side of Madison. Fun, flowy trail through mostly wooded ravines with a few breaks into nice wildflower prairie. There is an optional connector to the trails at Blackhawk Ski Club.

★★★★★ — Tom , Jun 2017

This was an awesome experience and a little more than we were used to. If you are anything like me and starting out in the world of mountain biking these trails offer up some great challenges and steep climbs. Definitely worth trying out!

★★★★★ — Erika , Aug 2018

Great set of mountain bike trails with a small kid-friendly skills course by the parking area. I've only ridden in the summer, but when I ski on the golf course in the winter, I've seen fat bike folks every time. The area is part of/adjacent to the public golf course and everyone seems to get along really well.

★★★★★ — Eric , Feb 2017

Great place for a run. A little short so best to connect with neighboring Blackhawk Ski Club but some nice hills and also some places to stretch out your stride a bit. Since it's maintained by a bike club best to be cool when they're going by. You'll embarrass them going up some if the steeper hills anyway 😛

★★★★☆ — Mike , 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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 8 mentions

“Great set of mountain bike trails with a small kid-friendly skills course by the parking area.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 5 mentions

“Well designed loop of mountain biking single track trail, located close to the west side of Madison.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

“A little short so best to connect with neighboring Blackhawk Ski Club but some nice hills and also some places to stretch out your stride a bit.”

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Flat & fast 3 mentions

“These are very well-maintained trails and offer a challenge to any skill level with multiple trail options.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“Well designed loop of mountain biking single track trail, located close to the west side of Madison.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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🚻 Restrooms

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Plan your run at Middleton Bike Park

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
  • 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, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitecityofmiddleton.us
  • Phone+1 608-821-8360

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 Middleton Bike Park

4351 Schwartz Rd, Middleton, WI 53562

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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.