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Coldwater Lake State Park

3.7 ★★★★☆ 85 Google reviews · Running trail in Coldwater, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Confirmed from Coldwater Lake State 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.

ScenicTrailhead parkingQuiet

Hiking and hunting area featuring farmland and boat access.

What runners say about Coldwater Lake State Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (85 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Not too many people come here so it's super clean and peaceful.”

Great spot for young and beginner hunters. It does get packed in but this very small acreage produces deer. It's common to see huge tracks and nice buck sign but dont count on seeing anything with more than 6 points until after dark. Everyone that goes there is nice and tries to stay out of your way.

★★★★★ — Americana , Sep 2020

This small, semi-wooded yet pastoral, midwestern SP offers a mere roadside pull off. A safe spot to park and exit your vehicle before investigating the terrain. There are no additional features or services available.

★★★★☆ — Joe , Jul 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 85 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Just absolutely Beautiful.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Not too many people come here so it's super clean and peaceful.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

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Plan your run at Coldwater Lake State 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 — reported by runners
  • Websitemichigan.gov
  • Phone+1 517-780-7866
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Hours

Monday 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday 9 am–5 pm
Thursday 9 am–5 pm
Friday 9 am–5 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday 9 am–5 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 Coldwater Lake State Park

Coldwater, 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.