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Silver Lake County Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 538 Google reviews · Running trail in Salem Lakes, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Silver Lake County 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.

ScenicRestrooms

Family-friendly park with a beach, disc golf course and MTB trails, as well as BBQs and playgrounds.

What runners say about Silver Lake County Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (538 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Kudos to those who brought about around 10 miles of trails, and are keeping them well maintained!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“The Lake was beautiful with the sun dancing off of the water.”

Good place for a walk or a bike ride. In the morning you can see deer. Morning walks are very scenic. I spend a few hours at this part everyday

★★★★★ — Nicholas , Sep 2023

Great progression MTB trails for kids, with a skills area, and a double track spine trail for getting around from trail to trail or shortcuts back to parking areas. The greens here are super easy and blues are easier than many greensbin my home area, but harder than the greens here.

★★★★★ — Richard , May 2025

Great Mountain biking trails along with Disc golf and a beach. Of note it is one of the best nighttime MTB trail systems .

★★★★★ — Danial , Oct 2024

I went to Silver Lake County Park for some mountain biking, and found the trails were well laid out, and in good shape. Kudos to those who brought about around 10 miles of trails, and are keeping them well maintained!

★★★★☆ — Scott , May 2025

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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 6 mentions

“The Lake was beautiful with the sun dancing off of the water.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“restrooms are ok it sucks that there is no showers anymore.”

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Plan your run at Silver Lake County 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitekenoshacounty.org
  • Phone(262) 857-1869

Hours

Monday 6 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10 PM
Friday 6 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10 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 Silver Lake County Park

27000 85th St, Salem Lakes, WI 53168

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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.