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Celery Flats Kilgore Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Running trail in Portage, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Celery Flats Kilgore Trailhead'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.

RestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

What runners say about Celery Flats Kilgore Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (8 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Clean public restroom with a near by bike rack to lock up at.”

BEWARE OF PARKING: This trailhead has a small (about 20 spaces), one way parking lot with no turn around spot. Makes for congested area & possibly having to back out b/c no spaces available on nice weather or weekend days. Slow down and look into lot or just park in office complex next door.

★★★★☆ — Garrett , Apr 2021

This is a nice paved trail the only downfall about it is it's really close to a lot of traffic especially in the cross-sections.

★★★★☆ — Amy , Oct 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 8 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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“BEWARE OF PARKING: This trailhead has a small (about 20 spaces), one way parking lot with no turn around spot.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Clean public restroom with a near by bike rack to lock up at.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Gazebo to rest in and a drinking fountain.”

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Plan your run at Celery Flats Kilgore Trailhead

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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners

Hours

Monday 7 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–7 PM
Thursday 7 AM–7 PM
Friday 7 AM–7 PM
Saturday 7 AM–7 PM
Sunday 7 AM–7 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 Celery Flats Kilgore Trailhead

Portage Creek Bicentennial Trail, 424 E Kilgore Rd, Portage, MI 49002

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Running trails near Portage

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Portage Creek Bicentennial Trail (Kilgore Trailhead)

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Portage Creek Bicentennial Park

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1.1 miles away

Kleinstuck Preserve & Nature Trail

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LoopCrushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Managed by Western Michigan University, this nature preserve offers wetlands & events.

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Kleinstuck Preserve

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LoopScenicDog-friendly

Serene, trail-lined nature preserve with wetlands, birds, deer, and other wildlife.

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Celery Flats Historic Area

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PavedScenicDog-friendly

Popular park for dog walks and picnics, as well as biking.

2.5 miles away

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LoopMixedLit

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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.