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Brandywine Creek Nature Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 159 Google reviews · Running trail in Niles, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Brandywine Creek Nature 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 Brandywine Creek Nature Park
“Such a beautiful place to go and find nature's beauty!”
“Quiet place to wander in the woods and watch the wildlife.”
Really pleasant place to visit. Unique woods and trails. But the city planners are still as ignorant as the day they let the railroad leave town..... They are selling off parcels of this unique woods... Why? Money! The only thing that interests our government. Power and money.
Nice trail from Niles to South Bend ending at Perkins. Shaded and minimal cracks in the pavement. I wish I lived closer I’d ride here everyday.
Trails through the wooded areas that take you down by the water as well. Quiet place to wander in the woods and watch the wildlife. Great location and although the parking is a little tight at times, you can also access it from the inter - state walking trail
Have driven past the sign to this place for years, usually when I go to New Buffalo. I finally made the stop today. It's a pleasant little park. The Brandywine Creek is peaceful to sit by. The Indiana Michigan River Valley Trail goes through here too.
Trail conditions & character
“Such a beautiful place to go and find nature's beauty!”
“Great location and although the parking is a little tight at times, you can also access it from the inter - state walking trail”
“Quiet place to wander in the woods and watch the wildlife.”
Plan your run at Brandywine Creek Nature Park
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
- Phone+1 269-684-0870
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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