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Richfield Historical Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Running trail in Richfield, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Richfield Historical Park'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.

Scenic

What runners say about Richfield Historical Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (51 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“Absolutely gorgeous and educational place that's as well great to get photos with the family in.”

Beautiful place to hike, walk or just spend the day exploring with your family.

★★★★★ — Tiffany , Feb 2022

Gorgeous old growth trees on the various trails. Came here for the annual threshree with some friends. Both our families had a blast, kids and adults alike.

★★★★★ — Jerry , Sep 2022

Awesome place, not many like this. Definitely a gem in our community and it's great how many people pitch in to keep everything running!

★★★★★ — Matthew , Mar 2023

It's a great place to explore. The historic buildings are pretty great and it's a very scenic place.

★★★★★ — Ris , Oct 2024

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“Absolutely gorgeous and educational place that's as well great to get photos with the family in.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • Websiterichfieldhistoricalsociety.org
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–10:30 pm
Tuesday 7 am–10:30 pm
Wednesday 7 am–10:30 pm
Thursday 7 am–10:30 pm
Friday 7 am–10:30 pm
Saturday 7 am–10:30 pm
Sunday 7 am–10:30 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 Richfield Historical Park

1896 WI-164, Richfield, WI 53076

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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.