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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.

PavedTrailhead parking

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

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (77 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

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.

★★★★☆ — Phil , Jun 2018

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 😊

★★★★★ — Makassa , Sep 2021

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.

★★★★☆ — Ryan , Nov 2016

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…

★★★★★ — Ken , Dec 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 77 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.

🛣️ Paved surface 6 mentions

“There are some busy intersections to navigate and a couple areas where the asphalt needs work but overall very pleasant.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“Lots of parking and an excellent entry to the trails”

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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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Old Plank Road: Erie Ave Trailhead

4015 Erie Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081

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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.