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Shorewood Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 100 Google reviews · Running trail in Shorewood, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Shorewood Nature Preserve'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.
Nature preserve featuring kid-friendly hikes, a beach, and a trail.
What runners say about Shorewood Nature Preserve
“this is one of the most beautiful places to visit and there is a lot of song bird species here 💯 recommend”
“This is a beautiful place and super peaceful.”
Remember your RIGHTS: You are allowed to walk with wet feet from this park to Atwater Beach as the lakeshore is held in Public Trust. You have a right to walk the natural shoreline as long as you technically remain in the water.
Peaceful hidden gem and wildlife haven. You can easily walk by and miss the entrance. Go in spring for the explosion of Virginia Bluebells and listen to the birdsong. Note that the hill from the entrance down to the natural area is quite steep. Beach access is limited due to erosion of the bluff.
A beautiful hidden hike down to the lake. Blink and you'll miss it. Rocky waterfront with a sandy beach.
Great place to walk with the family and easy access to the beach and woods.
Trail conditions & character
“this is one of the most beautiful places to visit and there is a lot of song bird species here 💯 recommend”
“This is a beautiful place and super peaceful.”
“Note that the hill from the entrance down to the natural area is quite steep.”
“This small park is not appropriate for off-leash dogs.”
“Rocky waterfront with a sandy beach.”
“It's great to have beach access, but there's only street parking and pretty much no beach.”
Plan your run at Shorewood Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- Websitevillageofshorewood.org
- Phone(414) 847-2650
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–10 PM |
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