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Mush-Ko-Se-Day Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Mush-Ko-Se-Day 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.

ScenicQuiet

Park with kid-friendly hiking trails and picnic areas.

What runners say about Mush-Ko-Se-Day Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (54 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Beautiful hiking/walking trail, quiet, nice bathrooms, easy parking and nice volunteers”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Beautiful hiking/walking trail, quiet, nice bathrooms, easy parking and nice volunteers”

We have been stopping here for a fast walk, for a few years. Nice spot to burn off some energy when your kids have plenty to spare and you don't want to go far. I prefer going on cooler days to avoid mosquitoes!

★★★★☆ — Crissy , Apr 2017

Hidden gem of Jefferson County. Great walking trails, variety of scenery (prairie, woods, and marsh) pond was full of geese.

★★★★★ — Sarah , Oct 2025

Nice little area just outside the city of Fort Atkinson. Prairie in the center with a trail going around it with some short wooded paths on the edges. One path leads to a view of a pond. There are a few benches to enjoy a sit and a couple picnic tables.

★★★★☆ — Matthew , Aug 2025

This secluded wooded trail park is right out of the town of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, off Hwy K. It's a great place all 4 seasons to feel the richness of nature. If you like natural prairies, outdoor walks, or love nature, you will enjoy this park

★★★★★ — Rose , Feb 2025

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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 9 mentions

“Beautiful hiking/walking trail, quiet, nice bathrooms, easy parking and nice volunteers”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Beautiful hiking/walking trail, quiet, nice bathrooms, easy parking and nice volunteers”

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Plan your run at Mush-Ko-Se-Day 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.

Hours

Monday 5:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 5:30 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 5:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday 5:30 AM–10 PM
Friday 5:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday 5:30 AM–10 PM
Sunday 5:30 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 Mush-Ko-Se-Day Park

W6015 Aspen Dr, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

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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.