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Burchfield Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 887 Google reviews · Running trail in Holt, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Burchfield 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.

Natural surfaceLit at nightScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADAFlat & fastHillyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

540-acre park circling Grand River features boating, fishing, swimming & trails for hiking & biking.

What runners say about Burchfield Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (887 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Cross Country ski trails are well maintained and rental equipment is available if you don't have your own!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“It displayed the most beautiful scenic fall foliage through the Riverwalk trial I've ever seen.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“The new Dirt School will be a great place for kids of all ages to learn skills and just have fun.”

Review of Renegades Trail Disc Golf course, thats in the Burfield Park grounds. Amazing disc golf course, one of the best in the state. Very challenging, technical course with alot of long 500' to 1000', par 4s and par fives. With a few, short shoter technical shots sprinkled in.

★★★★★ — Mitch , Sep 2024

I absolutely love this place. It's great to just take a walk in the woods or have a picnic/outing with the family and other loved ones. My long time boyfriend and I really enjoy exploring the plant life in the area. Sometimes people will leave a walking stick in front of the trails which is fun.

★★★★★ — Tiffany , Sep 2023

For mountain biking it has a variety of trails with all difficulty levels. The new Dirt School will be a great place for kids of all ages to learn skills and just have fun. There are a lot of other activities for people and families of all ages and seasons of the year.

★★★★★ — Gary , Jun 2022

This place is incredible, I had no idea we were walking into such a gem. I wish some of the long grass was further from the fairwaybecause we did lose one disc but the overall grooming is over the top. It's amazing that they've devoted so much space to disc golf here and I LOVE it. It's phenomenal.

★★★★★ — Mikhail , Oct 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 887 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“It displayed the most beautiful scenic fall foliage through the Riverwalk trial I've ever seen.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 5 mentions

“They have winter activities as well including an awesome sleading hill and cross country skiing.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 3 mentions

“The hiking trails are wide, flat, and only have a few roots and medium size rocks to avoid.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“The restrooms and other buildings are kept very clean.”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

“My favorite time to visit this park is in the fall when the trees in this park really light up.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“Short and long tees and short and long baskets mean this is good for every skill level, including pro.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“There are drinking fountains, although.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“There are several different parking lots at this park.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

“The trails are very accessible and make for an easy or moderate hike depending on the trail you select.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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Plan your run at Burchfield 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.
  • 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — 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.
  • Websiteparks.ingham.org
  • Phone+1 517-676-2233
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Burchfield Park

881 Grovenburg Rd, Holt, MI 48842

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.