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Cedar Run Creek Natural Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Running trail in Lake Ann, Michigan · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Loop distance
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Shape
Loop
Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Cedar Run Creek Natural 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.

LoopScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADAHillyTrailhead parkingMile markersQuiet

Quiet park with trails for hiking and snowshoeing, plus lake and creek views.

What runners say about Cedar Run Creek Natural Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (42 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 11 mentions

“Beautiful 120 year old Black Walnut tree is just off the trailhead, which has been featured in media for its easy tree climbing.”

🪧 well-marked 2 mentions

“Well marked and nice trails and some hills to get the heart rate up.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 7 mentions

“Beautiful and peaceful with ever changing beauty”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Easy walking, some hills, lakes and stream, nice place for a hike!”

This access point to the Cedar Run Creek Natural Area is well maintained and handicap accessible. A handicap accessible bathroom is also at the trailhead. The trails are in good condition and it was a really nice experience to be here with the fall colors in full effect.

★★★★★ — Ol , Oct 2017

Well marked Trails! You can do a mile or 4-5 if you choose. Hills but not too steep. Beautiful with the snow, sun and shadows.

★★★★★ — Sue , Mar 2022

Beautiful 120 year old Black Walnut tree is just off the trailhead, which has been featured in media for its easy tree climbing.

★★★★☆ — Mark , May 2022

Loved it! I think I hiked just over 4 miles. Well marked and nice trails and some hills to get the heart rate up. Nice scenery and great viewpoint for the lake. As well as the creek.

★★★★★ — Barbara , Dec 2020

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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 14 mentions

“Beautiful 120 year old Black Walnut tree is just off the trailhead, which has been featured in media for its easy tree climbing.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 7 mentions

“Beautiful and peaceful with ever changing beauty”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 6 mentions

“Well marked and nice trails and some hills to get the heart rate up.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Also, our dog loves the river and lake for "swimming*.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“Beautiful trail loop with lake and creek views.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“Beautiful 120 year old Black Walnut tree is just off the trailhead, which has been featured in media for its easy tree climbing.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“This access point to the Cedar Run Creek Natural Area is well maintained and handicap accessible.”

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📏 Mile markers 2 mentions

“Well marked and nice trails and some hills to get the heart rate up.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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 — 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.
  • Websitegtrlc.org
  • Phone(231) 946-2249
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find Cedar Run Creek Natural Area

Lake Ann, Michigan

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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.