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Deerfield Hills Nature Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · Running trail in Fenton, Michigan · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Deerfield Hills Nature Area'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.
Public nature preserve with hiking trails through forests, wetlands, and around a pond, plus a dock.
What runners say about Deerfield Hills Nature Area
“I appreciated the plentiful signpost maps and the "rustic" but clean restroom in the parking area.”
“Great spot to get out and enjoy the beautiful landscape or walk your pet.”
“I found myself walking 3 miles without intending to just because i lost myself in my mind and the dog also loved it.”
Lovely trail system even in mid February! This is definitely going into my rotation as nice places to walk the dogs. I appreciated the plentiful signpost maps and the "rustic" but clean restroom in the parking area.
Beautiful sunny day in the mid 50's. Trails are groomed, great mixture of pines and hardwoods along with some hills, wetlands and a pond!
Great spot to get out and enjoy the beautiful landscape or walk your pet. Many easily to navigate trails with numerous "you are here" signs along the way. Highly recommend getting out here and enjoying earth.
Nice off the beaten path trail. Have lived in the area five years and just heard about this nature trail. It has a nice parking lot with a rustic restroom. There aren’t any in the trail so go before you go. I walked about five miles the day I was there an only saw one other person. It is a beautiful walk.
Trail conditions & character
“Fabulous view, hills, flat options, river lookout opportunity, dock out to lake, and so much more!”
“Only thing I would fix is we need garbage cans cause no one will take care of dog poop and carry it that far on trails along with the boardwalk boards needing repaired.”
“Trails are groomed, great mixture of pines and hardwoods along with some hills, wetlands and a pond!”
“I appreciated the plentiful signpost maps and the "rustic" but clean restroom in the parking area.”
“I appreciated the plentiful signpost maps and the "rustic" but clean restroom in the parking area.”
“Only thing I would fix is we need garbage cans cause no one will take care of dog poop and carry it that far on trails along with the boardwalk boards needing repaired.”
Plan your run at Deerfield Hills Nature Area
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitedeerfieldtwp.org
- Phone+1 517-546-8760
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