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Atlas County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 116 Google reviews · Running trail in Goodrich, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
2.5 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Atlas County Park'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.

Natural surface2.5 miScenicDog-friendlyHillyRestroomsTrailhead parkingMile markers

Dog-friendly park featuring marked paths, including a gently rolling trail and a wide-mowed trail.

What runners say about Atlas County Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (116 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Atlas County Park is a beautiful, clean, park located across the street from Goodrich High School.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Atlas County Park is a beautiful, clean, park located across the street from Goodrich High School.”

🪧 well-marked 3 mentions

“Atlas County Park is a very well maintained wooded park with numerous well-marked paths.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 4 mentions

“Dog friendly: yes Hours: 8am - sunset Distance: 1 mile (2 miles to the end and back)”

Very pretty park . Loved the hike and will definitely keep this one on my ‘after work’ schedule. It’s easy and relatively short . Recommend

★★★★★ — Jennifer , Aug 2022

Atlas County Park is a beautiful, clean, park located across the street from Goodrich High School. The cleared paths have wood chips on them and no asphalt. The paths are moderately hilly in some areas. There is a nice 2.5 mile hike that has some ponds and water runoff area.

★★★★★ — Angela , Jun 2021

Beautiful place for an easy hike. Did all the trials in about two hours and got about 5 miles in. Nice and peaceful even though you are very close to downtown.

★★★★★ — Andrea , Apr 2023

A great afternoon walk with the dog. I will be coming back soon. I love the historic significance, and walking the path where the train tracks use to be. To help plan according: * Since there were heavy winds earlier this week, there were 3 down trees across the path (only 1 was a challenge to cross with a dog) * The…

★★★★☆ — Jeff , May 2018

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 13 mentions

“This a is great place for a hike, to walk the dog, or to trail run.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“Atlas County Park is a beautiful, clean, park located across the street from Goodrich High School.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 3 mentions

“The paths varied from smooth "roads", abandoned railroad bed, wide-mowed paths, and narrow single track.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“The paths are moderately hilly in some areas.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“There's parking for a dozen cars and a porta john at the start.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“There's parking for a dozen cars and a porta john at the start.”

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📏 Mile markers 2 mentions

“Atlas County Park is a very well maintained wooded park with numerous well-marked paths.”

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Plan your run at Atlas County Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • Distance2.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • 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.
  • Websitegeneseecountyparks.org
  • Phone+1 800-648-7275
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 am–9 pm
Tuesday 8 am–9 pm
Wednesday 8 am–9 pm
Thursday 8 am–9 pm
Friday 8 am–9 pm
Saturday 8 am–9 pm
Sunday 8 am–9 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Atlas County Park

9139 Hegel Rd, Goodrich, MI 48438

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.