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Oakwood Cliff And Trails

4.8 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Running trail in Oak Creek, Wisconsin · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Oakwood Cliff And Trails' 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 surfaceScenicDog-friendly

What runners say about Oakwood Cliff And Trails

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (40 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Gorgeous place to run friendly dogs off leash.”

An alternative bike route if you have wider tires and experience on narrow trail. I've been thru twice without seeing anyone else using the trails. Summer 2022 Update June 2023 Recent bike ride (29x2.75) thru the Oakwood Cliffs and Fitzsimmons trails. Slow rolling but a beautiful spot.

★★★★★ — Mike , Jun 2023

Gorgeous place to run friendly dogs off leash..if they are not social.keep them home.all theses doggies get along.this is a beautiful place to see a variety of wildlife and the big pond.

★★★★★ — Laurel , Jun 2018

What a great trail! Best sunset walk! Great views once you get to the cliffs

★★★★★ — Truth4Unow , Jun 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 40 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 11 mentions

“Gorgeous place to run friendly dogs off leash.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 7 mentions

“Today was the day that I happen to find it and me and my neighbor dog were out there for a couple hours or so today.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“Always is a delightful muddy walk”

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Plan your run at Oakwood Cliff And Trails

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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Where to find Oakwood Cliff And Trails

4513 E Oakwood Rd, Oak Creek, WI 53154

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Running trails near Oak Creek

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Fitzsimmons Walking Trails

4.7 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

Oak Creek, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

under a mile away

Bender Park

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Oak Creek, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly park near Lake Michigan offering a sandy beach, hiking trails and picnics.

1.0 miles away

Lake Vista Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 527 reviews

Oak Creek, WI

ShadedScenic

Lakeside park with a pier, bike trails, a pavilion, a playground and plenty of seating.

1.4 miles away

Gordon Tabor Woods

4.8 ★★★★★ 11 reviews

Racine, WI

Dog-friendly

3.3 miles away

Root River Parkway | South

4.2 ★★★★☆ 58 reviews

Oak Creek, WI

Mixed

Green stretch with walking & biking trails, sand volleyball courts, playground & an archery range.

3.5 miles away

Grant Park Beach House

4.8 ★★★★★ 114 reviews

South Milwaukee, WI

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Park with a beach, food, a playground, and volleyball leagues, plus views of nature.

3.6 miles away

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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.