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Arthur E. & Mildred H. Woollam Nature Preserve
4.1 ★★★★☆ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in Kalamazoo, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Arthur E. & Mildred H. Woollam Nature 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.
What runners say about Arthur E. & Mildred H. Woollam Nature Preserve
“The beautiful nature trails take us to so many special spots, including a small fishing dock, and there are kayak rentals as well.”
“The entire hiking area sets back quite a bit from the main entrance & roadway, creating a very quiet serene setting.”
It's great to have a real nature preserve that is relaxing and peaceful to walk through so close to the house!!!
This former Boy Scout Campus is now a dedicated & preserved park managed by the Kalamazoo County Parks Department. The large area is very heavily wooded with several semi-groomed trails & passageways around the perimeter & along the centrally located Bass Lake.
We are enjoying this new Kalamazoo County park so very much! The beautiful nature trails take us to so many special spots, including a small fishing dock, and there are kayak rentals as well. The restrooms are clean and well lit. Dogs on leashes are welcome. The trails go on and on forever!
Enjoyed a morning hike around this old Boy Scout Camp turned Nature Preserve. Lots of areas to explore. Friendly staff and A good map helps you plan your visit. One star off because there were not more bathroom options along the routes. Don’t forget your admission fee money!
Trail conditions & character
“The entire hiking area sets back quite a bit from the main entrance & roadway, creating a very quiet serene setting.”
“One star off because there were not more bathroom options along the routes.”
Plan your run at Arthur E. & Mildred H. Woollam Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitekalcounty.com
- Phone(269) 383-8778
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–7 PM |
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