Subject: RE: Milwaukee Running Originally posted by rrrunnerHey Wisconsinites! My husband and I will be visiting Chicago and Milwaukee in a couple weeks when our son graduates from Navy Basic Training. I would like to get my long run (14 or 20 miles, depending) done on Saturday while he takes his mother to see her sister. I mapped out what I thought was a good route going south on the Milwaukee River trails then north along the Lake front. My husband is originally from Milwaukee but hasn't been there in over 20 years but is unsure/skeptical of the neighborhoods along that route. I thold him I would check with the Milwaukee people on BT. What say you all? Thoughts? Plenty of good running along the lakefront both southbound and northbound. Some people may say the Milwaukee river trails going northbound can get a little sketchy in some areas, but others will say they are just fine. I guess if you want to feel 100% safe you can stay along the lakefront on Lakeshore/Lake Drive northbound forever to get in some great running. It is a popular route for both cyclists and runners all year round. Your only safety concern along that stretch may be getting hit by a wealthy lakefront owners Bentley while he/she carelessly pulls out of the driveway |