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Escanaba River State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 266 Google reviews · Running trail in Wilson, Michigan · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Escanaba River State Forest'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 Escanaba River State Forest
“It's sad they keep clear cutting, I wish they'd stop, but the areas left to nature are absolutely gorgeous.”
It's raw beauty here, I enjoy my time out here, I love getting lost on the many, MANY, trails and paths out here. It's sad they keep clear cutting, I wish they'd stop, but the areas left to nature are absolutely gorgeous.
Road to the park on our snowmobiles, the park is absolutely amazing and the trails were very well maintained.
Great short hike to the falls. Watch out for poison ivy and wear bug spray. Lots of mosquitos if you stop moving.
Great park, clean and friendly. Lots of skunks on outer perimeter, careful walking the dog!
Trail conditions & character
“It's sad they keep clear cutting, I wish they'd stop, but the areas left to nature are absolutely gorgeous.”
Plan your run at Escanaba River State Forest
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemichigan.gov
- Phone+1 517-284-5900
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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 |
Running trails near Wilson
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Escanaba to Hermansville Rail Trailhead
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