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Cowan/Central City Parkway Holliday Nature Preserve Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Running trail in Westland, Michigan · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Cowan/Central City Parkway Holliday Nature Preserve Trailhead 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.
Park featuring trails for hikes that are suitable for children.
What runners say about Cowan/Central City Parkway Holliday Nature Preserve Trailhead
“There is a lot of beautiful flora and fauna to see and it's a really peaceful walk.”
“Both deep and shallow forests are on the trails, the trails are well marked and maintained.”
“We walked through the quiet spaces with deer peeking out at us at every bend in the trail.”
Lot of land to cover, 1/3rd explored so far. First visit it has a weird build up as you walk in and watch as you slowly got from civilization to wildlife. Ill add more as i explore so far tons of cool things! 2/3 explored found new areas and new ways in.
Following the Morgan Drain (Creek) this trail can be hiked all the way to Owosso, Michigan. There are deer, fox, raccoon, a wide variety of birds and other small mammals. The tree growth is heavily wooded and several streams may be accessed from here.
I love this place! There is a lot of beautiful flora and fauna to see and it's a really peaceful walk.
Great place to explore, with SO many deer. It has some steep, rooted climbs, but nothing crazy. It's a good place to go to get a couple miles in, with a ricer view. It can be VERY buggy during the wet months so be prepared. It's also usually pretty busy. Dogs are allowed and usually plentiful.
Trail conditions & character
“There is a lot of beautiful flora and fauna to see and it's a really peaceful walk.”
“We walked through the quiet spaces with deer peeking out at us at every bend in the trail.”
“Supposed the be no dogs allowed but almost always are there.”
“A small parking lot which provides access to a small network of tree covered hiking trails in northwest Westland located just north of Westland Mall off of Cowan Rd.”
“Both deep and shallow forests are on the trails, the trails are well marked and maintained.”
Plan your run at Cowan/Central City Parkway Holliday Nature Preserve Trailhead
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.
- Websitewaynecounty.com
- Phone(734) 722-7620
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