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Mountain Bay State Recreational Trail Lakeview Drive Access
4.9 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · Running trail in Howard, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mountain Bay State Recreational Trail Lakeview Drive Access' 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.
Dog-friendly place featuring an extensive network of trails for walking, biking and hiking.
What runners say about Mountain Bay State Recreational Trail Lakeview Drive Access
“My favorite local trail - very well kept and offers beautiful scenery.”
“Phenomenal running or biking trail with scenic views and a diverse array of wildlife.”
“Interesting and varied landscapes, including some quiet residential areas, big farm fields, woodland and streams.”
My favorite local trail - very well kept and offers beautiful scenery. Would recommend to anyone.
Awesome gravel trail. This is one of our favorite trails to ride our gravel bikes on. We will definitely be back on it after I heal from our bad crash on it. Thank you SO MUCH to the couple that helped us and stayed with me till my fiance got our truck to take me to the ER.
It is a very underrated and underutilized trail. Firm enough to ride a road or gravel bike with ease the mountain Bay trail offers secluded riding that is safe and secure. There are amenities to be found in Pulaski 12 miles in from the trailhead.
I biked the Mountain Bay State trail today for the first time and it was a blast. The trail is unpaved, but it was also less busy because of that fact. I will definitely bike this trail again.
Trail conditions & character
“Phenomenal running or biking trail with scenic views and a diverse array of wildlife.”
“Firm enough to ride a road or gravel bike with ease the mountain Bay trail offers secluded riding that is safe and secure.”
“Interesting and varied landscapes, including some quiet residential areas, big farm fields, woodland and streams.”
“Almost entirely flat, well-maintained, wide, fine gravel route.”
“There are amenities to be found in Pulaski 12 miles in from the trailhead.”
Plan your run at Mountain Bay State Recreational Trail Lakeview Drive Access
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitednr.wisconsin.gov
- Phone+1 920-448-4466
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
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