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Benton Charter Township Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 118 Google reviews · Running trail in Benton Harbor, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Benton Charter Township 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.
What runners say about Benton Charter Township Park
“Very peaceful clean and spacious.”
Great course, some open shots, quite a few wooded holes. Challenging and fun!
We went for a walk at this park by the wooded area and came across a few deer and a ring-tailed cat (normally found out west). It’s a beautiful, serene and secluded area. I thought it was cool there are disc golf paths, to get in some exercise. We will be back in the future.
Love it. Nice disc golf corse and fishing on the river. It even has a boat launch and sports fields. Local gem! I like to run here on the weekends as well
It felt like we had left the city entirely! (Especially when you move down away from the hwy.) Bring your boots though b/c it's muddy on the trails.
Trail conditions & character
“The spring has a tendency to be muddy/marshy on the course though.”
Plan your run at Benton Charter Township 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
- 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
- Websitebentonchartertwp.org
- Phone+1 269-925-3177
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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