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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.
Dog-friendly park featuring marked paths, including a gently rolling trail and a wide-mowed trail.
What runners say about Atlas County Park
“Atlas County Park is a beautiful, clean, park located across the street from Goodrich High School.”
“Atlas County Park is a beautiful, clean, park located across the street from Goodrich High School.”
“Atlas County Park is a very well maintained wooded park with numerous well-marked paths.”
“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
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.
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.
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…
Trail conditions & character
“This a is great place for a hike, to walk the dog, or to trail run.”
“Atlas County Park is a beautiful, clean, park located across the street from Goodrich High School.”
“The paths varied from smooth "roads", abandoned railroad bed, wide-mowed paths, and narrow single track.”
“The paths are moderately hilly in some areas.”
“There's parking for a dozen cars and a porta john at the start.”
“There's parking for a dozen cars and a porta john at the start.”
“Atlas County Park is a very well maintained wooded park with numerous well-marked paths.”
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 |
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