Cross-Country Running

Run your heart out at many of our preserves!
While we don’t maintain trails solely for the purpose of cross-country running, many of our preserves’ trails make for great trail-running! Enjoy running through nature as you get some good exercise.

Find Your Next Cross-Country Running Adventure at Our Preserves!

Westabrook Trail

Milwaukee, WI

Located within the Milwaukee River Greenway, the Westabrook Trail is 1.3 miles along the west side of the river across from Estabrook Park.
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Milwaukee River Greenway

Milwaukee, WI

The Milwaukee River Greenway is more than 800 acres of publicly accessible greenspace along the Milwaukee River in the heart of the city.
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Turtle Park

Milwaukee, WI

Turtle Park is 4 acres of restored prairie and river frontage in the City of Milwaukee and home to Restoring Lands’ Milwaukee office.
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South Oak Preserve

West Bend, WI

South Oak Preserve is 112 acres and contains a trail system that meanders through planted prairie and other restored natural areas.
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Schoofs Preserve

Erin, WI

Schoofs Preserve is 51 acres containing a diversity of wetland habitats, a small pond, and a portion of Flynn Creek.
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Sauk Creek Nature Preserve

Port Washington, WI

The Sauk Creek Nature Preserve is 27 acres and was the first property purchased by the Ozaukee Land Trust in 1994.
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Featured Flora and Fauna

Kurtz Woods State Natural Area

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