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Al Sabo Land Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 841 Google reviews · Running trail in Kalamazoo, Michigan · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 25 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Al Sabo Land Preserve'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.
Large, scenic preserve featuring wooded areas, meadows & wetlands, plus trails for hiking & cycling.
What runners say about Al Sabo Land Preserve
“Beautiful all year round, especially as all the ice melts and the sun finally shines after this dreary and cold winter.”
“My absolute favorite place to take my dog for a walk.”
A lot of beautiful hiking trails. It's a great place for mountain biking, snow shoeing or fat biking as well.
Went here for a few mile run today, felt amazing!! The trail was beautiful, and for the amount of cars in the parking lot, barely saw anyone while on my run. The trails go very deep into the woods, but are very easy to find your way back.
Really good trails for running all year. In winter also great for xc skiing (it's not groomed) and snow shoeing. Lot's of people hammocking between the tall pine trees in warmer months. There is a pretty meadow in the middle with a ton of wildflowers!
Great walk. A lot of different types of land in medium sized area. The dogs love these trails. The land bridge is nothing special, it was actually kind of disappointing but the view around it was worth it.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful all year round, especially as all the ice melts and the sun finally shines after this dreary and cold winter.”
“My absolute favorite place to take my dog for a walk.”
“The trail was beautiful, and for the amount of cars in the parking lot, barely saw anyone while on my run.”
“This ride felt I was going fast on single track.”
Plan your run at Al Sabo Land Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance25 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitetexastownship.org
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM–8 PM |
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