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The Powerline Trail (trailhead 1 eastbound)

4.8 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Running trail in Greenfield, Wisconsin · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from The Powerline Trail (trailhead 1 eastbound)'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.

The Powerline Trail (trailhead 1 eastbound) — running trail in Greenfield, WI, photo 1
Paved

What runners say about The Powerline Trail (trailhead 1 eastbound)

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (5 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Fantastic trail wide enough for bikers and walkers. My husband & I often walked this trail before it was paved, so happy they paved it! It is quite & serene as you move away from the main roads. Way better than walking on the sidewalk along the road (if there is a sidewalk) or riding your bike in traffic.

★★★★★ — Laura , May 2024

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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.

🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“My husband & I often walked this trail before it was paved, so happy they paved it!”

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The practical stuff

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

Where to find The Powerline Trail (trailhead 1 eastbound)

9906 W Cold Spring Rd, Greenfield, WI 53228

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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.