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Red Cedar State Trail

5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Running trail in Downsville, Wisconsin · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Crushed gravel
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Red Cedar State Trail'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.

Red Cedar State Trail — running trail in Downsville, WI, photo 1
Crushed gravelTrailhead parking

What runners say about Red Cedar State Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (2 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Fantastic trail for hiking or biking. I walked sixteen miles of this trail one day, starting near the middle and heading to Menomonie & back, plus a little extra to even the mileage out (reliable distance markers along trail at each mile).

★★★★★ — Matty , Jul 2023

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Beautiful, flat, wide trail with a few parking areas, picnic benches and wooden bridges along the route.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone

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Plan your run at Red Cedar State Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo 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.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websitednr.wisconsin.gov
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Where to find Red Cedar State Trail

E4486 County Rd C, Downsville, WI 54735

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Running trails near Downsville

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

Red Cedar Trail Irvington Trailhead

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Keil Birch Creek Preserve

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Devil's Punchbowl Preserve

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Menomonie, WI

Scenic

Serene, tranquil nature preserve featuring a 45-foot waterfall and a rock amphitheater.

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Dunnville State Wildlife Area

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Menomonie, WI

Scenic

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Dunnville State Rec Area & Sandbar

4.9 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

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Scenic

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Phelan Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 176 reviews

Menomonie, WI

Scenic

Relaxed venue with a playground, skate park, and disc golf course.

6.2 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.