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Dooley Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Running trail in Roseville, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Dooley Trail'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.

PavedDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Quiet patch featuring long walking paths, plus a playground and a pavilion.

What runners say about Dooley Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (38 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“Nice park a little run down but still quiet and nice long walking path”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“Love this trail to take my dogs on walks one loves the snow so he just plows through the high stuff while the little one stays on the trail with me”

Very peaceful trail that’s suitable for all ages. I would say it’s about less then a mile long.

★★★★★ — Chy , Oct 2022

Perfect local loop to walk, ride a bike, or roller skate and enjoy the weather. Dog friendly.

★★★★★ — Rachel , Apr 2026

Nice trail for biking or walking. Could use better playground equipment

★★★★☆ — David , May 2019

Beautiful park, lovely paved trail, lots of space for dogs, pavilion and grilling areas with play ground equipment for small kids. Tall, gorgeous oak, elm and maple trees shade a nice area for a pictures or a picnic.

★★★★★ — Connie , Aug 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 38 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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“Nice park a little run down but still quiet and nice long walking path”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“Love this trail to take my dogs on walks one loves the snow so he just plows through the high stuff while the little one stays on the trail with me”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Beautiful park, lovely paved trail, lots of space for dogs, pavilion and grilling areas with play ground equipment for small kids.”

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🚻 Restrooms

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Dooley Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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.
  • Websiteroseville-mi.gov
  • Phone(586) 445-5480
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–9 PM
Thursday 7 AM–9 PM
Friday 7 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7 AM–9 PM
Sunday 7 AM–9 PM

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 Dooley Trail

Roseville, Michigan

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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.