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Running trails in Wisconsin
891 trails across 149 cities in Wisconsin, with the most in Green Bay, La Crosse, and Milwaukee — including 109 paved, 60 loops, 75 shaded, and 30 long enough for a 5-mile run. Every listing shows the things runners actually decide on: surface, loop distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and trailhead parking. Pick a city for the full local list, or filter the Wisconsin trails below.
Cities in Wisconsin
Every city and town in Wisconsin with a running trail in the directory, most trails first.
- Green Bay
- La Crosse
- Milwaukee
- Stevens Point
- West Bend
- Madison
- Whitewater
- Neenah
- Appleton
- Menomonie
- River Falls
- Eau Claire
- Janesville
- Beloit
- Kenosha
- Oshkosh
- Sheboygan
- Baraboo
- Manitowoc
- Mequon
- Waukesha
- Wausau
- Hartland
- Franklin
- Hudson
- Middleton
- New Berlin
- Oak Creek
- Reedsburg
- Wauwatosa
- Brookfield
- DeForest
- Platteville
- Pleasant Prairie
- Waunakee
- Fond du Lac
- Fort Atkinson
- Hartford
- Menomonee Falls
- Chippewa Falls
- Grafton
- Greenfield
- Marshfield
- Port Washington
- Superior
- Watertown
- De Pere
- Fitchburg
- Holmen
- Menasha
- Mt Pleasant
- Muskego
- Onalaska
- Racine
- Stoughton
- Sussex
- Two Rivers
- Waupun
- Allouez
- Ashwaubenon
- Burlington
- Cedarburg
- Elkhorn
- Little Chute
- Sturgeon Bay
- Sun Prairie
- Germantown
- Kaukauna
- New Richmond
- Oconomowoc
- Oregon
- Pewaukee
- Shorewood
- Suamico
- Verona
- West Allis
- Howard
- Marinette
- Plover
- South Milwaukee
- Wisconsin Rapids
- Combined Locks
- Glendale
- Greendale
- Houlton
- Monroe
- Salem Lakes
- Whitefish Bay
- Altoona
- Belgium
- Bristol
- Cudahy
- Eagle
- Greenville
- Hilbert
- Lake Geneva
- Merrimac
- Palmyra
- Richfield
- Saukville
- Slinger
- St Francis
- Twin Lakes
- Weston
- Algoma
- Aniwa
- Athelstane
- Bangor
- Bayside
- Beaver Dam
- Bellevue
- Belmont
- Black River Falls
- Cambridge
- Cedar Grove
- Colgate
- Cottage Grove
- Crivitz
- Delafield
- Dodgeville
- Downsville
- Fish Creek
- Fountain City
- Fox Point
- Friendship
- Gleason
- Hobart
- Hubertus
- Jefferson
- Larsen
- Lodi
- McFarland
- Milton
- Nekoosa
- Peshtigo
- Pulaski
- Rothschild
- Schofield
- Sheboygan Falls
- Sherwood
- South Range
- Sturtevant
- Trempealeau
- Viroqua
- West Salem
- Westby
- Williams Bay
- Windsor
- Wisconsin Dells
Notable running trails in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin trails runners review most, ranked by rating weighted by review volume. Filter by surface, loop, distance, shade or lighting to narrow to the run you're actually planning. See the full best-of-Wisconsin ranking →
Peninsula State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,666 reviews
Huge scenic park with a 38-acre island, 18-hole golf course, bike trails, camping & more.
Veterans Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,516 reviews
Park on Lake Michigan featuring a veterans memorial, fishing, a paved walking trail & restrooms.
Grant Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,447 reviews
Lakefront park with a beach, 18-hole golf course & hiking trails winding through woods & ravines.
Willow River State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,381 reviews
3,000-acre riverside park encompassing Little Falls Lake with a waterfall, swimming & canoeing.
Cave Point County Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 3,894 reviews
Park featuring underwater caves, hiking trails & limestone cliffs along scenic Lake Michigan.
Lakeside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,428 reviews
Waterfront outdoor area with a quaint lighthouse, carousel & mini train ride, plus boat rentals.
High Cliff State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,343 reviews
State park on Lake Winnebago featuring scenic limestone cliffs, a beach, trails & picnic areas.
Seven Bridges
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,124 reviews
Forested 2-mi. ravine hiking trail overlooking the lake & crossing over 10 bridges.
Mirror Lake State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,184 reviews
2,200-acre park featuring a lake, woods & cliffs with a beach, hiking trails & canoe rentals.
Petrifying Springs Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,105 reviews
360-acre park with wooded trails, an 18-hole golf course, picnic areas, playgrounds & ball fields.
Riverside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,076 reviews
This enduring park has trails, open spaces & a band shell & also hosts an annual Riverfest.
Governor Dodge State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,912 reviews
5,350 acres featuring sandstone bluffs, 2 swimming lakes, hiking, off-road biking trails & more.
Whitnall Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,799 reviews
Wooded park offering a nature center with tours, botanical gardens, a golf course & walking trails.
Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,701 reviews
Venerable lakefront park with a golf course, ball fields, nature paths, events & an 1855 lighthouse.
Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,580 reviews
73-acre bluff along Lake Michigan with dramatic views, hiking, picnic spots & fishing.
Rib Mountain State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,535 reviews
Park featuring billion-year-old Rib Mountain, hiking & an observation tower with panoramic views.
Carson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,247 reviews
Serene lakeside park with a historic baseball stadium, kiddie train ride, local museum & playground.
Phoenix Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,170 reviews
This 9-acre riverbank park offers a walking labyrinth, picnic pavilion & year-round farmers' market.
Amnicon Falls State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,158 reviews
Nature park featuring waterfalls & rapids on the Amnicon River, trails & camping.
South Shore Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,174 reviews
Park on Lake Michigan with a beach, a beer garden, a playground & views of downtown.
Grandad Bluff Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,006 reviews
Large bluff offering hiking trails & a scenic overlook of the town of La Crosse.
Harrington Beach State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,904 reviews
715-acre park on Lake Michigan offering swimming, hiking, bird-watching & an astronomy observatory.
Pattison State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,864 reviews
Scenic park with the state’s highest waterfalls plus hiking trails, beach, nature center & wildlife.
Simmons Island Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,868 reviews
Scenic Lake Michigan park with a beach, lighthouse & picnic tables, plus trails & a playground.
Voyageur Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,785 reviews
Quaint city park on the banks of the Fox River with a playground, paved trails & boat docks.
Kettle Moraine State Forest - Lapham Peak Unit
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,606 reviews
This forested park offers trails, picnic areas, a nature center, camping & a summer outdoor stage.
Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,559 reviews
Sandstone gorge with mossy walls & a creek leading to a waterfall, popular for for shady hikes.
Greenfield Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,616 reviews
Recreation area featuring a family water park with waterslides, an 18-hole golf course & more.
Potawatomi State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,539 reviews
1,200-acre recreation area for water-based activities, camping, hiking, skiing, hunting & fishing.
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Wisconsin trails by surface
Surface is the biggest split in trail running — asphalt is fast and predictable, crushed limestone is softer but still smooth, dirt is easiest on the joints and the most fun, boardwalk is flat and scenic but slick when wet.
More ways to find a trail in Wisconsin
- Best running trails in Wisconsin — the state-wide ranking from runner reviews
- Loop trails — 60 in Wisconsin come back to the trailhead without backtracking
- Long-run trails (5+ miles) — 30 in Wisconsin are long enough for a proper long run
- Shaded trails — 75 in Wisconsin keep tree cover over the path for summer miles
- Lit trails — 45 in Wisconsin have lighting for pre-dawn and post-work runs
- Trails with restrooms — 371 in Wisconsin, and 80 with water fountains
- Trailhead parking — 373 in Wisconsin have parking at the trailhead
- Dog-friendly trails — 255 in Wisconsin you can run with a dog
- Stroller & wheelchair-accessible — 130 in Wisconsin are smooth and wide enough
- Scenic trails — 501 in Wisconsin runners single out for the views
- Browse by surface — paved, crushed limestone, natural dirt or boardwalk
- All trail features — loops, shade, lighting, restrooms, mile markers and more
- Running trails by state — the rest of the country
- Trail-running guides — surfaces and your knees, loop vs out-and-back, trail etiquette, running before dawn
Trail features in Wisconsin
- Scenic Running Trails
- Trails with Trailhead Parking
- Trails with Restrooms
- Dog-Friendly Running Trails
- Quiet, Uncrowded Trails
- Stroller & Wheelchair-Accessible Trails
- Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts
- Trails with Water Fountains
- Shaded Running Trails
- Loop Trails (No Backtracking)
- Flat & Fast Running Trails
- Lit Trails for Early & Night Runs
- Trails with Mile Markers
- Long-Run Trails (5+ Miles)