HomeWisconsinOnalaska › Savannah Oaks Hiking Trail

Savannah Oaks Hiking Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Running trail in Onalaska, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Savannah Oaks Hiking 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.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyHillyTrailhead parking

Hiking spot including a steep hill, a forest, and a meadow with a paved trail.

What runners say about Savannah Oaks Hiking Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (43 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 12 mentions

“We hung out for a long time on the park bench at the peek, enjoying the shade, the breeze, the beautiful view, and the eagles soaring just over our heads.”

This was a nice hidden jem! Parked at greens coulee park the day before being here and the trails actually connect so it was extra neat. Starting here was so much easier then greens coulee which was really steep

★★★★★ — Chelsea , Apr 2023

Took the newer trail on the north side of the little valley. Loved it! Paths wide enough for side-by-side hiking with a partner, gradual slopes which accommodate an out-of shape hiker like me, and fantastic views from the top.

★★★★★ — Erica , May 2021

Really like supporting the nature conservancy trails but find their maps and trails do not jive. Maps have numbered spots of interest while on the trail they are named. Please rectify

★★★★☆ — Melani , Dec 2020

All uphill...unless you're coming down. GREAT views! Trails are great. Some single track stuff that is a bit narrow but passable. Definitely worth it.

★★★★★ — Brian , Nov 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 43 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 22 mentions

“Paths wide enough for side-by-side hiking with a partner, gradual slopes which accommodate an out-of shape hiker like me, and fantastic views from the top.”

More trails like this →

⛰️ Hills / elevation 13 mentions

“We headed straight out to the point for a full view of Greens Coulee then over to the mushroom 🍄‍🟫 rock for a little vigorous climb.”

More trails like this →

🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“Sad you can't bring dogs but still nice.”

More trails like this →

🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“The trail is a steep hill but the meadow at the bottom has a paved trail for those who prefer flat.”

More trails like this →

🅿️ Trailhead parking

More trails like this →

Plan your run at Savannah Oaks Hiking Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitemississippivalleyconservancy.org
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–4:30 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–4:30 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday 8 AM–4:30 PM
Friday 8 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Savannah Oaks Hiking Trail

2665 Spring Hill Way, Onalaska, WI 54650

Get directions

Running trails near Onalaska

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

Greens Coulee Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

Onalaska, WI

PavedScenic

under a mile away

Wellington Greens Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 7 reviews

Onalaska, WI

1.6 miles away

Glen Fox Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 44 reviews

Onalaska, WI

1.8 miles away

Dash-Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

Onalaska, WI

Scenic

2.2 miles away

Great River State Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 26 reviews

La Crosse, WI

24 miScenic

2.2 miles away

Great River Landing

4.7 ★★★★★ 384 reviews

Onalaska, WI

Scenic

Picnicking, biking, fishing, and sunsets are available at this spot overlooking the Mississippi and Black Rivers.

2.2 miles away

All running trails in Onalaska, WI →

Nearby towns

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.