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Roche-a-Cri State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 770 Google reviews · Running trail in Friendship, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
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- Access
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Confirmed from Roche-a-Cri State 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.
Recreational area with ancient rock carvings & rock art, plus camping, trails & a playground.
What runners say about Roche-a-Cri State Park
“Oh, and clean, non-flush well stocked bathrooms, always important.”
“There's a beautiful creek running through the south side of the park.”
“Trails are clearly marked, services easy to find.”
Great park for a quick trip or a long hike. My 3 year old was able to conquer the stairs to the 300 ft peak in about 30 min (up and back). Also good for driving in and seeing cool rock faces for any ability level. State park passes are required. Bathrooms are available around the drive path.
A small, but very nice little state park. Went for a simple weekend of camping. Camp ground area is small, but fit our camper well. No flush toilets and no showers, but dump station was east to access. Steps to the top of the rock were a bit of climb, and very was a bit hazy for us. A variety of different trails.
Its an amazing park! I've been coming here since I was a kid. The mound with a little over 300 steps is a highlight, the top is a beautiful overlook of the area especially seeing the trees in the fall for many along with the petroglyphs which are really cool and chickadee rock is a way smaller roochecri mound they…
For people starting to get into hiking or want a simple walk though the woods with their kids, this is a great state park for it. All the trails are flat land walking and 2-3 people wide.
Trail conditions & character
“There's a beautiful creek running through the south side of the park.”
“Small campground with 35 sites and 4 powered sites, but no bathroom or shower house (does have water and dump station though).”
“But the highlight is 300+ step stairway up the side of the hill that rewards with breathtaking vista views.”
“The park has many well groomed, ATV wide trails, a huge field that was converted into a prarie in 1996 by the south parking lot.”
“The trails are marked very well, most of them in flat area but there’s one what takes you on the top of the rock and it is 303 stairs up.”
“Its also dog friendly on leash, its really a nice park.”
Plan your run at Roche-a-Cri State Park
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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitednr.wisconsin.gov
- Phone(608) 339-6881
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
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