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Pulpit Rock Loop trailhead
4.3 ★★★★☆ 20 Google reviews · Running trail in Reedsburg, Wisconsin · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Pulpit Rock Loop 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.
What runners say about Pulpit Rock Loop trailhead
“Very nice trail with great views and a lot of informational signage about previous (some historical) residents.”
Phenomenal place details route and notable historical local home owners, lifestyles, and early tourism. Pulpit rock is at the end of the trail. Short hike.
Take the lower trail. Its the narrow hiking trail that veers off to the right (east) at the trailhead. This will take you down through a narrow rocky area to the lake. Nice picnic spot.
You must get an $11 non-resident or resident parking pass or you can be fine. $25. We did the lower, take a right at trailhead, that takes you down into the gorge. Wear lots of bug spray like head to toe drenched in it. You'll end up at the lake. Had a nice little spot for a picnic.
Very nice trail with great views and a lot of informational signage about previous (some historical) residents. The trail is easy and doesn't take too long. We read the signs, and both of us would have liked to see a recreation of what the area looked like when people lived here.
Trail conditions & character
“Very nice trail with great views and a lot of informational signage about previous (some historical) residents.”
“Its the narrow hiking trail that veers off to the right (east) at the trailhead.”
“Pulpit Rock has markers & pictures of the cabins that used to be up in that area.”
“This will take you down through a narrow rocky area to the lake.”
“super easy loop- historical landmarks are fun to read but really nothing to see- as all the buildings they speak of are taken down.”
Plan your run at Pulpit Rock Loop trailhead
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 — reported by runners
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