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Brighton Rec. MTB Trailheads
4.8 ★★★★★ 228 Google reviews · Running trail in Brighton, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Brighton Rec. MTB Trailheads' 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.
Lakeside trail system for hiking and biking through woods and other scenic areas.
What runners say about Brighton Rec. MTB Trailheads
“I recommend that all Michigan residents get the Pass; it opens up so many beautiful spaces!”
Great place to hike. Biking and hiking trails are separated so you don't have to worry about being run over.
Loved the Penosha Trail. Definitely a moderate hike, with some hills and it's a great workout with the snow. Beautiful sites.
Love the variety of trails here. The picnic area has space to accommodate many people. The parking lot and picnic area can get really busy in the summer but it's mostly on the weekends when people want to enjoy the lake.
Torn shirt is technical and difficult to carry speed on which makes it a great work out! Definitely not a beginner trail as there is no place to bail off if you get tired. Just gotta send it🤘
Trail conditions & character
“Torn shirt is technical and difficult to carry speed on which makes it a great work out!”
“I recommend that all Michigan residents get the Pass; it opens up so many beautiful spaces!”
“Did the Murray Lake Trail, well marked with markers every half mile, in the snow.”
Plan your run at Brighton Rec. MTB Trailheads
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.
- Websitemichigandnr.com
- Phone(810) 229-6566
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–10 PM |
Running trails near Brighton
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Penosha Trail
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