Home › Wisconsin › Sheboygan › Old Plank Road: Erie Ave Trailhead
Old Plank Road: Erie Ave Trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 77 Google reviews · Running trail in Sheboygan, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Old Plank Road: Erie Ave Trailhead'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.
Paved biking and walking path with scenic green space, also used for snowmobiling in winter.
What runners say about Old Plank Road: Erie Ave Trailhead
Excellent cycling and walking path. There are some busy intersections to navigate and a couple areas where the asphalt needs work but overall very pleasant. Cyclists should be aware there are a couple coimbs that can be challenging for novices.
Safe trail if you are an avid runner or walker as it runs along the highway. Beautiful greenery along the trail with a small stream a little further down off the trail. Good days exercise 😊
One of the best paved trails in Sheboygan County. Well marked trails provide elevation changes, access to other towns and a country feel. Many well placed rest stops allow patrons to take a break when needed. Snowmobile trail use is limited due to the traffic and sun quickly making the blacktop uncovered.
Old Plank Road gateway to the Old Plank Road that goes from Sheboygan all the way to Fond du Lac you can walk it or take your bike on it and enjoy the scenery along side the highway there but that's no big deal you're enjoying the scenery it's good exercise and it got benches along the way so if you want to stop and…
Trail conditions & character
“There are some busy intersections to navigate and a couple areas where the asphalt needs work but overall very pleasant.”
“Lots of parking and an excellent entry to the trails”
Plan your run at Old Plank Road: Erie Ave Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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
- Websitesheboygandpw.com
- Phone(920) 459-3060
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
Running trails near Sheboygan
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Taylor Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
Roy Sebald Sheboygan River Natural Area
4.2 ★★★★☆ 33 reviews
River Wildlife Hiking Trails
4 ★★★★☆ 1 reviews
Maywood
4.8 ★★★★★ 362 reviews
This 135-acre nature park features 6 ecosystems, an arboretum & a butterfly & hummingbird garden.
Evergreen Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 932 reviews
City park with walking trails through forested areas, a calendar of local events & picnic tables.