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Bridge To Bay Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 218 Google reviews · Running trail in Port Huron, Michigan · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 11 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Bridge To Bay Trail'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 with views of the Blue Water Bridges and Lake Huron that's popular for walking.
What runners say about Bridge To Bay Trail
“Beautiful spot to admire the Blue Water Bridges and watch the ships go up into Lake Huron.”
Not a long trail overall, but a very nice, smooth path. Great for a walk along the river. As you travel south, it turns into a street before merging into another trail. I enjoy the view of the bridge and Canada, and the boats of all sizes that pass down the river.
Wonderful waterfront area to visit. Excellent for a morning walk or run, or a leisurely bike ride. Many points of interest to explore and a prime spot for Great Lakes ships downbound and upbound on the St. Clair. The water is almost crystal clear and one look will tell you why it's called the "Blue Water Bridge.
Beautiful peaceful place right next to the lake and the Blue Water Bridge to come especially early in the morning or on a weekday, before it gets crowded with other dog walkers, runners, etc.
Lovely walk along the river with our furbabies along with lunch at Freighters. Saw two ships come through.
Trail conditions & character
“I enjoy the view of the bridge and Canada, and the boats of all sizes that pass down the river.”
“I love the water and the bridge especially at night with the signiture blue water blue lights.”
Plan your run at Bridge To Bay Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance11 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitebridgetobay.org
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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