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Cedar Bend Nature Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 33 Google reviews · Running trail in Ann Arbor, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cedar Bend Nature Area'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.
Longtime refuge offering native plants, mature forest & ample wildlife via steep trails.
What runners say about Cedar Bend Nature Area
“Interesting topography, great views, hidden location, well maintained trails for all levels”
Nice place to visit. But, be very careful where you walk. With some parts of the trail, there are very steep areas. You could easily fall & hurt yourself! Can see deer there also.
when i was a freshman living in the bursley dorms i walked out here and found a bong with no downstem. it’s super steep so be careful especially if you go off trail
Much is quite steep. Definitely not an “easy” trail. Lots of deer, lovely river walk. It was a bit snowy, I needed yak trax and poles to avoid slipping.
The hike down is a bit tricky and not for young or out of shape. Beautiful though and is against water. Can get busy....
Trail conditions & character
“Interesting topography, great views, hidden location, well maintained trails for all levels”
“it’s super steep so be careful especially if you go off trail”
Plan your run at Cedar Bend Nature Area
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.
- Websitea2gov.org
- Phone+1 734-794-6000
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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