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Popple Nature Area

4 ★★★★☆ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in Reedsburg, Wisconsin · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Popple Nature 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.

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Open 24hDog-friendly

What runners say about Popple Nature Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (28 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

This hidden gem is a wonderful walk in any season. But my favorite is winter. It's just absolutely beautiful. The trails are well maintained by the town.

★★★★★ — Carina , Oct 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 28 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

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Plan your run at Popple Nature Area

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Websitereedsburgwi.gov
  • Phone(608) 524-2600
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Popple Nature Area

555 N Webb Ave, Reedsburg, WI 53959

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Running trails near Reedsburg

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

Webb Park

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The 400 State Trail Headquarters

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Crushed gravel

Park featuring a well-maintained trail that's suitable for biking, hiking, and running.

under a mile away

Smith Conservancy

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under a mile away

Hay Creek Nature Area

4.1 ★★★★☆ 15 reviews

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1.1 miles away

Wellness Park

5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews

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1.3 miles away

Northwest Recreation Area

5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews

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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.