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Argo Nature Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,108 Google reviews · Running trail in Ann Arbor, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Argo Nature Area'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.
Riverfront park featuring canoe, kayak & paddleboat rentals, a boat launch & biking/hiking trails.
What runners say about Argo Nature Area
“Fall color was especially beautiful this year and the warm autumn days gave us lots of opportunities to enjoy it.”
Always a beautiful park ....the Fall leaves are changing and the cascades are mesmerizing to look at. If you are a runner or walker please watch for the rocks and tree roots, seriously. Be safe and enjoy the Amazing Nature and watch the U of M rowing team as well!
Always a good time here walking or kayaking surrounded by nature and getting to enjoy a sunny evening is always a treat lately with mother nature not agreeing with us here in Michigan lol took my friend who has never been and he enjoyed walking around seeing the geese and birds so next visit he wants to kayak the…
Fall color was especially beautiful this year and the warm autumn days gave us lots of opportunities to enjoy it. There are walks along the B2B Trail with views of the river, reservoir, dam, cascades and wildlife, there's a lot to see and plenty of places to stop and just be.
First time tubing. Fun but water levels fluctuate... Went from Argo all the way to Gallop park. The last mile the wind picked up and had to hand paddle. Suggest bringing a dry bag and always wear a life vest.
Trail conditions & character
“Fall color was especially beautiful this year and the warm autumn days gave us lots of opportunities to enjoy it.”
“Argo even provided the dog a ride in the van back to the livery area.”
“It is busy during the weekend but not too bad, we found parking after waiting a minute or two.”
Plan your run at Argo Nature Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitea2gov.org
- Phone+1 734-794-6110
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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