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New Berlin Trailhead At Springdale

4.4 ★★★★☆ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Waukesha, Wisconsin · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from New Berlin Trailhead At Springdale'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.

PavedTrailhead parking

What runners say about New Berlin Trailhead At Springdale

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (12 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Trail is well kept, several bicyclists ride it in the morning and evening, and I've seen a few runners and walkers in the evenings. I often see finches, other birds, and bunnies!

★★★★☆ — Paul , Jul 2023

Ok so this trail is clearly perfect for bikers, but works as a walking trail too. The only thing, as a walker, is there will be a stretch between Calhoun rd and I think Springdale where you cannot really get off the trail.

★★★★★ — Bri , May 2025

I want to ride my mini bike on the trail but I can’t But for bicycle it’s great but I still want to ride my mini bike on it like if it only goes 20mhp and some bikers go that fast

★★★★☆ — Drew , Jun 2023

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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 4 mentions

“It’s a small parking lot but rarely full.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Paved nice trails for riding.”

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Plan your run at New Berlin Trailhead At Springdale

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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

Where to find New Berlin Trailhead At Springdale

1900 S Springdale Rd, Waukesha, WI 53186

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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.