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Turville Point Conservation Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 96 Google reviews · Running trail in Madison, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Turville Point Conservation 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.
Picturesque, lakeside retreat featuring over 3 miles of trails amid oak trees & spring wildflowers.
What runners say about Turville Point Conservation Park
“What a beautiful nature walk through the trees and prairie flowers, along side a tree-covered shore of the lake.”
Just ran through here recently and it was very nice. Soft trails but the surface is good for running, scenic and shaded made it great. Not sure if this is a regular thing because I'm not from around here, but there are goats in an enclosure here so that was fun to see too.
A real gem in the middle of the city. Relatively accessible trails thru a mix of oak woodland, prairie, and shore - with great birding and wildflowers, especially in spring.
Great hike with beautiful forest and lake views. 3 levels of difficulty make it accessible for most hikers. I did the "difficult" trail, which is less than two miles and mostly flat. Trails are unpaved.
This is a great park with amazing trails through the woods. The goats grazing are adorable, and my new best friends😂. The beaches are super nice too. Definitely a spot to visit.
Trail conditions & character
“What a beautiful nature walk through the trees and prairie flowers, along side a tree-covered shore of the lake.”
“Relatively accessible trails thru a mix of oak woodland, prairie, and shore - with great birding and wildflowers, especially in spring.”
“In December they do a drive-through festive light show.”
Plan your run at Turville Point Conservation 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.
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecityofmadison.com
- Phone(608) 266-4711
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 4 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 4 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 4 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 4 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 4 AM–10 PM |
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