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Clay Cliffs
4.5 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Running trail in Big Rapids, Michigan · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Clay Cliffs yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Wooded park featuring trails, as well as a creek and clay cliffs.
What runners say about Clay Cliffs
“It features a scenic walk along a creek which later parts and a short hike up a hill will reveal a fantastic view on top of the clay cliffs.”
Nice out of the way nature park with trails. Be careful on the cliff tops as there is some erosion.
This was a nice place to take a hike. The entrance is well kept. As you went deeper in to the woods the trails become not so well used. So there was overgrowth plus the trail became more difficult. Not really a place for a senior unless a very active senior. I am a senior so this is why I'm stressing this point.
Beautiful rustic walk along this high flow creack with small rapids, Sandy beaches... unprescribed views from on top of the enormous clay cliffs, old growth Forest massive trees complete the stroller through the ungulating hills completes your exploration
Found a Good Mt biking winding trail starting behind community pool..some small hills.. runs along creek with some access.
Trail conditions & character
“It features a scenic walk along a creek which later parts and a short hike up a hill will reveal a fantastic view on top of the clay cliffs.”
“unprescribed views from on top of the enormous clay cliffs, old growth Forest massive trees complete the stroller through the ungulating hills completes your exploration”
Plan your run at Clay Cliffs
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
- Websitebrpr.org
- Social Facebook
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