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Black Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Running trail in Norton Shores, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Black Lake 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.
Park on Black Lake known for its hiking trails, wildlife-viewing and fishing spots as well as boat docks.
What runners say about Black Lake Park
“This was such a Nice park it had much beautiful scenery and was very clean”
“This was such a Nice park it had much beautiful scenery and was very clean”
A great park!! There are tons of different trails here including one wide flat dolomite one that leads to one of the two fishing decks. The parking is free and the multiple trails are easy to navigate with light foot traffic. Some paths are well groomed and some are more rustic.
Great park for a jog, taking a walk with the kids, pet friendly, picnic tables, porta-john restrooms, geocaching, equestrian trails, and observing nature and wildlife. Thanks and God bless.
Too weedy to fish from shore. Very nice walk in the woods though, paths are well kept.
I love this park. It is quite and has some pretty well maintained paths. I am able to push my stroller with ease through most of the paths. This is a great place to get out and enjoy nature.
Trail conditions & character
“This was such a Nice park it had much beautiful scenery and was very clean”
“Great park for a jog, taking a walk with the kids, pet friendly, picnic tables, porta-john restrooms, geocaching, equestrian trails, and observing nature and wildlife.”
“The parking is free and the multiple trails are easy to navigate with light foot traffic.”
“Amenities: Picnic tables Porta potty (accessible) Trail maps Dolomite/wood chip/rustic/mowed paths Dolomite camera monitored free parking Dogs OK”
“Great park for a jog, taking a walk with the kids, pet friendly, picnic tables, porta-john restrooms, geocaching, equestrian trails, and observing nature and wildlife.”
“Amenities: Picnic tables Porta potty (accessible) Trail maps Dolomite/wood chip/rustic/mowed paths Dolomite camera monitored free parking Dogs OK”
Plan your run at Black Lake 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitevisitmuskegon.org
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Hours
| Monday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–10 pm |
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