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Deerfield Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 829 Google reviews · Running trail in Mt Pleasant, Michigan · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 8 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Deerfield Nature 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.
Riverfront natural area offering trails & 2 disc-golf courses, plus fishing & camping spots.
What runners say about Deerfield Nature Park
“beautiful well maintained trails and nature, $6 daily pass or $30 annual pass ($25 for isabella county residents).”
“beautiful well maintained trails and nature, $6 daily pass or $30 annual pass ($25 for isabella county residents).”
“The trails in the park are well marked and well maintained.”
Excellent park for disc golf with two 18 hole courses that are pretty challenge going and we'll maintained. Lots of natural beauty and you will always see wildlife out there even on the courses.
This is a beautiful park with well groomed trails. There are a lot of different sections of trail and loops you can take, but none of the trail are ridiculously long, so you have time to explore a lot of them. There is camping and swimming here as well which I may have to try out some time.
A must go place! Absolutely gorgeous. Several paths, cool bridges, disc golf course, swimming, pavillions, kayaking.. very nice and you can also camp too. $6 & make a day of it you won't be disappointed.
Great park with fantastic walking trails. Multiple bridges to cross the river. Really good kayaking on the Chippewa river through the park. The covered bridge is a good spot for photos. The swinging bridges are tons of fun but can be challenging for some dogs and small children to cross.
Trail conditions & character
“The trails are well groomed and great for any level of experience with hiking, and the trails along the chippewa river give the best views.”
“The trails are well groomed and great for any level of experience with hiking, and the trails along the chippewa river give the best views.”
“Park offers swimming, camping, disc golf, pavilions, bathrooms and of course plenty of photo opportunities.”
“We did 6 miles and found something new on each trail.”
Plan your run at Deerfield Nature Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- Distance8 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websiteisabellacounty.org
- Phone(989) 772-2879
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–9 PM |
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