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Yahara River Trail Walking Bridge
4.6 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · Running trail in Stoughton, Wisconsin · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Yahara River Trail Walking Bridge'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.
Kid-friendly hiking spot with scenic views, an osprey viewing area, and fishing.
What runners say about Yahara River Trail Walking Bridge
“Good amount of wildlife and a great view of the water Went here for my sister's birthday”
“Recommend as a daily or drive in hike for someone who likes well groomed trails and easy walking.”
Perfect walking bridge over the Yahara, leading to trails, Osprey viewing area and a park! Can be in enjoyed any time of the day, just might need some bud spray sometimes! Park and viewing area less than 1/2 mile from bridge!
Great walking trail very scenic! Plenty of wildlife to keep you occupied, and the Osprey have chicks in the nest ! Recommend as a daily or drive in hike for someone who likes well groomed trails and easy walking.
Love this trail, towards the end you go bye and industrial park and that ruins the experience but for most of the trail you are shrouded by trees letting you forget the your right on the other side of industrial parks. Good amount of wildlife and a great view of the water Went here for my sister's birthday
This trail has 4 access points (Coopers Causeway, Bjoin Park, Alliant Energy, & Stoughton Self Storage). The path is dirt but is wide enough got a car to fit on it. There are some small hills on this trail. Very pretty scenery and plenty of shade.
Trail conditions & character
“Good amount of wildlife and a great view of the water Went here for my sister's birthday”
“I observed people walking, running, biking, and walking their dogs.”
“Level path which is about 2 miles total out and back.”
Plan your run at Yahara River Trail Walking Bridge
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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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