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Eagle Ridge Nature Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Running trail in Midland, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Eagle Ridge 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.
What runners say about Eagle Ridge Nature Area
Trails have been redone really nicely while still leaving plenty of woods natural to explore.
This is a hidden gem. Beautiful, easy hikes through changing topography. Our family loves these trails. You can walk from the Eagle Ridge Church parking lot to Stratford Park in 15 to 20 minutes.
Trail conditions & character
“You can walk from the Eagle Ridge Church parking lot to Stratford Park in 15 to 20 minutes.”
Plan your run at Eagle Ridge Nature Area
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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitecityofmidlandmi.gov
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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