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Stute Springs & Homestead Nature Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Running trail in Eagle, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Confirmed from Stute Springs & Homestead Nature 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.

ScenicHillyRestroomsTrailhead parkingMile markersQuiet

Well-kept nature trails through peaceful woods plus barns and other structures from a former farm.

What runners say about Stute Springs & Homestead Nature Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (66 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“I don't understand people who don't clean up after their animals and leave it on a path for others to step on.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“We love to see the old buildings on this old farm and venture through the beautiful prairie.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Peaceful and memorizing trails with ranging slopes and terrain.”

One of our favorite hiking spots in the Kettle Moraine. We love to see the old buildings on this old farm and venture through the beautiful prairie. The sunset from the big hill is a must do!

★★★★★ — Zachary , Jul 2021

3/10/24 - Finally got back to finish the trail. Enjoyed it very much. There were quite a few downed trees on the trail, some quite large but not too large that we weren't able to get over or around them. It was a nice quick hike. 12/25/23 - This was a great trail to walk!

★★★★☆ — Pamela , Mar 2024

It is absolutely beautiful but not easy for the first time. Stute Springs trail tangles with a blue,green, and purple trail. Which is all fine, but if you are looking for the shorter trail of stute springs, it's not easy with some missing map signs and trail markers to guide you.

★★★★☆ — Ryan , Aug 2024

Gorgeous walk. On the way in there are cloves lining both sides which attracts a ton of amazing butterflies. Some of which I have never seen before. I would recommend going online and printing out the brochure or at least to learn about the history of the area and its the buildings. I won't spoil the surprise for you.

★★★★★ — S , Jul 2020

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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 13 mentions

“We love to see the old buildings on this old farm and venture through the beautiful prairie.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 9 mentions

“I can't wait to go back and walk further on it (Big Hill).”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 8 mentions

“The parking lot is a bit small, but there is another lot for another trail with much more parking a short walk away.”

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📏 Mile markers 4 mentions

“Which is all fine, but if you are looking for the shorter trail of stute springs, it's not easy with some missing map signs and trail markers to guide you.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Peaceful and memorizing trails with ranging slopes and terrain.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Stute Springs & Homestead Nature Trail

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
  • Phone(262) 594-6200

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

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 Stute Springs & Homestead Nature Trail

Co Rd Z, Eagle, WI 53119

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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.