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Beaudette Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 358 Google reviews · Running trail in Pontiac, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Beaudette 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.

ScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

Public park featuring baseball, tennis, and basketball facilities, plus a playground.

What runners say about Beaudette Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (358 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 8 mentions

“Clean park w/ several picnic benchs & a nice water view.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“The landscape is beautiful, slight hills, grass and nice trees.”

I always pass by this place when cycling along the west bloomfield - clinton river - pontiac trail. Good stop to chill by at the benches near the fishing spot. Its nice and quiet. Or perhaps thats just me since i bike at random times between 5-7pm on weekdays/non peak hrs.

★★★★★ — Natsu , Aug 2023

Clean park w/ several picnic benchs & a nice water view. Also has kid's play equipment & a bike trail nearby.

★★★★★ — Sarl , Nov 2020

This is a park I've visited over the past 60 years. The landscape is beautiful, slight hills, grass and nice trees. It's quiet, and a good walking park. It would be nice to have more picnic tables in closer proximity, in addition stationery grills! It's also a has a great lake and dam!

★★★★☆ — Judith , Apr 2022

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“Nice, quite, they are currently doing a lot of upgrades to the park such as bathrooms and whatnot.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“The landscape is beautiful, slight hills, grass and nice trees.”

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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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitepontiac.mi.us
  • Phone+1 248-758-3600
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–9:30 pm
Tuesday 7 am–9:30 pm
Wednesday 7 am–9:30 pm
Thursday 7 am–9:30 pm
Friday 7 am–9:30 pm
Saturday 7 am–9:30 pm
Sunday 7 am–9:30 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 Beaudette Park

786 Orchard Lake Rd, Pontiac, MI 48341

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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.