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Sawyer Creek Nature Trail And Oak Savanah Forest

4.3 ★★★★☆ 27 Google reviews · Running trail in Oshkosh, Wisconsin · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Sawyer Creek Nature Trail And Oak Savanah Forest yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Sawyer Creek Nature Trail And Oak Savanah Forest

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (27 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Great little trail sponsored by the nearby assisted living community. The trail follows Sawyer Creek through a wild flower rich woodland. On the far end the trail loops around to bring you back to where you started. Benches and birdhouses abound so you can take a seat and watch the wildlife for a bit.

★★★★☆ — Glorkar , Jul 2016

Nice little walking trail, a long a creek. We saw ducks and bird life towards the end of it. Really neat area!

★★★★★ — David , Mar 2025

Lovely nature walk, maintained by local assisted living facility. Be kind and courteous on the path.

★★★★☆ — Loriann , Nov 2024

Amazing trail! So many butterflies and species of flowers. Be sure to check out the prairie flower area down the trail a bit.

★★★★★ — Jb , Aug 2025

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.

Where to find Sawyer Creek Nature Trail And Oak Savanah Forest

800-898 N Westfield St, Oshkosh, WI 54902

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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 Something out of date?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.