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Oakfield Railroad Prairie State Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Running trail in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Oakfield Railroad Prairie State Natural Area'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.

Natural surfaceFlat & fastRestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Oakfield Railroad Prairie State Natural Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (13 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Awesome hiking trail, especially if you're looking for a easy, nice level trail. It is on an old railroad bed. Lots of nature. And if you go at sunset you may even catch the crazy turkeys flying to get in the trees for the night!

★★★★★ — Kyle , Aug 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 13 reviews →

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.

Flat & fast 2 mentions

“Awesome hiking trail, especially if you're looking for a easy, nice level trail.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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🚻 Restrooms

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Oakfield Railroad Prairie State Natural Area

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
  • Websitednr.wisconsin.gov
  • Phone(888) 936-7463
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find Oakfield Railroad Prairie State Natural Area

Wild Goose State Trail, Fond du Lac, WI 53707

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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.