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Clinton River Heritage Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 577 Google reviews · Running trail in Utica, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Clinton River Heritage 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.
Casual, clean park with a playground and a picnic area, plus access to the Clinton River.
What runners say about Clinton River Heritage Park
“Its a beautiful park with lots of room to roam and the river running thru it.”
So beautiful here! The trail is very busy with bikes but majority are very polite and alert you. Beautiful landscape
Decent trail that connects up to the trails at Dodge Park and the Sterling Heights Nature Center. But the ones that go under bridges are pretty muddy this time of year.
What a beautiful place to take a quick walk along the river and enjoy nature. Great fishing and cannon/kayak access!!!
Its a beautiful park with lots of room to roam and the river running thru it. Bike and walking paths throughout. Lots of trees and shade. Modern bathrooms too.
Trail conditions & character
“Its a beautiful park with lots of room to roam and the river running thru it.”
Plan your run at Clinton River Heritage Park
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 — reported by runners
- Phone+1 586-739-1600
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 |
Running trails near Utica
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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Dodge Park
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