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Delta East-West Pathway Boardwalk

4.9 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in Lansing, Michigan · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Boardwalk
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Delta East-West Pathway Boardwalk'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.

BoardwalkOpen 24hScenicDog-friendly

What runners say about Delta East-West Pathway Boardwalk

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (14 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Boardwalk is well maintained.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Boardwalk gets you over some wet areas and provides for a nice scenic view over some natural wetlands.”

Beautiful and well- maintained. Nice ups and downs that are good for walking, biking, and running. Good place for walking a dog. The boardwalk is long and refreshing.

★★★★☆ — Pradeep , Mar 2022

Very nice trail to walk! Well maintained too. The colors are great right now & we enjoyed the ‘snowing leaves!’ 🍁🍂 Warning though, the address in this listing is not correct to get to the trail. Don’t turn right into the neighborhood but continue straight. You’ll see entrances on both sides of the road.

★★★★★ — Stephanie , Oct 2022

Great boardwalk along a cool path. Nice paved path for walking, biking, and skating. Boardwalk gets you over some wet areas and provides for a nice scenic view over some natural wetlands. Boardwalk is well maintained. Boards are typically in place, no screws/nails exposed, wood isn't overly splintered.

★★★★★ — Bob , Feb 2021

A beautiful trail that crosses Carrier Creek. Very discreet place to go hiking or take your dog for a walk!

★★★★★ — Blissful , Sep 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 14 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.

🪵 Boardwalk 4 mentions

“The boardwalk is long and refreshing.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Boardwalk gets you over some wet areas and provides for a nice scenic view over some natural wetlands.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Very discreet place to go hiking or take your dog for a walk!”

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Plan your run at Delta East-West Pathway Boardwalk

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Delta East-West Pathway Boardwalk

3994 N Ridge Rd, Lansing, MI 48917

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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.