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Oak Leaf Trail and Root River access
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Running trail in Franklin, Wisconsin · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Oak Leaf Trail and Root River access yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Oak Leaf Trail and Root River access
Perfect place to let your dog cool off and play in water. You need to follow the grass path to get to this spot.
It’s near my house. I use to go there every single morning for a run. Great place to enjoy nature
Beautiful trail, absolutely peaceful and lovely on a crisp October morning.
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The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
Running trails near Franklin
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Froemming Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 163 reviews
Relaxed, family-friendly, green space featuring sand volleyball, baseball, and tennis courts, plus a beer garden.
Root River Parkway | North
4.5 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
Spacious park offering trails, an archery range, sand volley ball, playgrounds & an overnight lodge.
Lions Legend Park
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Spacious park with playgrounds, concerts and 4th of July parties.
Access Trail
3.5 ★★★★☆ 2 reviews
Falk Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 177 reviews
Hiking trails through stands of native trees & grassland bird habitat, with picnic facilities.