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Tribal Heritage Crossing Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · Running trail in Oshkosh, Wisconsin · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Tribal Heritage Crossing 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.
Paved, wheelchair-accessible trail for pedestrians, cyclists and fishermen alike, with informational plaques and river views.
What runners say about Tribal Heritage Crossing Trail
“Just crossed over the bridge on the highway but it looks very beautiful!”
When they built the new bridge over Lake Butte des Morts, they added this trail alongside the traffic on I-41 for cyclists, walkers and fishermen. There are several installations along it that celebrate the Native American Tribes of Wisconsin.
What a wonderful trail. This path can be accessed from either side of the Lake Butte des Morts bridge. The North side is a trail head for the Wiouwash Trail. The South side is the parking lot for Two Brothers Restaurant. the trail is a pedestrian bridge crossing Lake Butte des Morts.
It's an Oshkosh paved pedistrian/walking trail that runs along the northbound traffic lanes of I-41, locally known as "The Butte des Morts Bridge". You are separated from the traffic lanes by a permanent wall.
Nice option for connecting to the WiOuWash trail. Several informational exhibits along the way provide background on the area's native inhabitants. Also provides access to the river for fishing.
Trail conditions & character
“You can choose to continue to the other side of the bridge or head down to the water where you are treated to a spectacular view from underneath Interstate 41.”
“It's ADA compliant, so it's wheelchair accessible.”
“There is a parking lot on the north end, and on the south end it can be accessed from Two Brothers Restaurant/La Quinta.”
“It's an Oshkosh paved pedistrian/walking trail that runs along the northbound traffic lanes of I-41, locally known as "The Butte des Morts Bridge".”
“Great sunset views from under the bridge, just take the gravel trail down.”
“At night it is lit up, from the street lamps on 41, if you dare a night walk.”
Plan your run at Tribal Heritage Crossing Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteco.winnebago.wi.us
- Phone+1 920-232-1962
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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