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Natural Bridge State Park
Running trail in Baraboo, Wisconsin · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Natural Bridge State 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.
What runners say about Natural Bridge State Park
“This is a small State Park with few amenities but some nice hiking and of course the beautiful Natural Bridge.”
“It's an easy hike to the natural bridge with beautiful trees and lots of shade.”
Such a cool spot with overlooked or under appreciated history! The hike to bridge maybe takes 10 minutes, slight uphill climb but super manageable for most people! The rock formation is super impressive.
Just off of Rt 12, 15 minutes from Devils Lake State Park lies a natural gem. There is a parking lot off of County Route C. The trail is fairly marked. After following the path for 0.6 miles you will come upon the rock formation. Nestled in the forest lies the natural bridge with a cave underneath.
Absolutely love this spot. The scenery is stunning. Not much for hiking but definitely a great place to visit and take in some sights.
This is a small State Park with few amenities but some nice hiking and of course the beautiful Natural Bridge. The parking lot is easy to spot from the road and has plenty of space for the amount of traffic this park gets. There are restrooms but the toilets are rustic.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a small State Park with few amenities but some nice hiking and of course the beautiful Natural Bridge.”
“Sign at park shows tables and restrooms, but must be seasonal as they were not there when we visited in February.”
“The parking lot is easy to spot from the road and has plenty of space for the amount of traffic this park gets.”
“The hike to the Natural Bridge is only a third of a mile and is moderately rigorous with some Steep inclines and stairs.”
“Coming here feels like a rocky bastion away from the rigmaroles of normal existence.”
“One little spur/loop, so to speak, off of the main trail near the Natural Bridge does require some scrambling, more or less.”
Plan your run at Natural Bridge State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
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