The best running trails in Dane County
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Last updated: September 28, 2025
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1. Grady Tract Loop — University of Wisconsin Arboretum
4.26km
00:27
30m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
runners
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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130
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3. Running loop from State-Langdon
11.2km
01:10
40m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
115
runners
4. Vilas Lagoon – View of Lake Wingra loop from South Campus
16.8km
01:44
100m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
86
runners
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
84
runners
6. Running loop from Waunona
10.0km
01:03
30m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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154
runners
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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153
runners
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
55
runners
9. Pheasant Branch Conservancy loop from Orchid Heights
6.90km
00:43
40m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
58
runners
10. Running loop from Bay Creek
5.81km
00:37
10m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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