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Dauner Martin
4.8 ★★★★★ 200 Google reviews · Running trail in Fenton, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Dauner Martin'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.
155-acre sanctuary offering wooded hiking trails through pine groves on dirt & boardwalk paths.
What runners say about Dauner Martin
“The paths are clearly marked so you shouldn't get lost and dogs seems to be welcome as long as you clean up after them.”
“You can go anytime of year and see how beautiful the nature is year-round.”
“The paths are clearly marked so you shouldn't get lost and dogs seems to be welcome as long as you clean up after them.”
“Great spot to escape the city feeling, close to the city.”
This is a series of nice, well-maintained, Forest trails. There are a few entrances each with a small parking lot. Parking and entrance is free. There are plenty of maps throughout. You can go anytime of year and see how beautiful the nature is year-round.
I absolutely love this place in the middle of Fenton. It's a sanctuary from all the hustle of every day life. A place where you can walk nature and reflect or explore. I've encountered deer and owl amongst many other wildlife.
Patches of pine trees. Good location. Little board walks and ponds and deer. To wet to walk the whole trail so looking forward to going again.
Only been here once, but WOW this place is awesome. We parked on the west side of the sanctuary and took the blue trail out and came back on the yellow trail for about a 1.25mi walk. The brush was VERY thick at times, but the trails were well maintained. Very beautiful and we will absolutely be back!
Trail conditions & character
“You can go anytime of year and see how beautiful the nature is year-round.”
“A beautiful and peaceful place to walk around.”
“This was a single person wide trail and a pretty bumpy path most of the way, so if your bringing kids a stroller might be difficult.”
Plan your run at Dauner Martin
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemichigannature.org
- Phone+1 866-223-2231
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
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