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Frankenlust Township Nature Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 102 Google reviews · Running trail in Bay City, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Frankenlust Township 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.
Nature park featuring ponds, walking trails and gravel paths, plus benches for relaxation.
What runners say about Frankenlust Township Nature Park
“I enjoyed my walk so much it's so pretty and it smells good and it's clean but I think my dog's feet hurt on the gravel”
“I went for some walking in the early morning, and the sunrise 🌄 was beautiful.”
Very nice walking trail park right off I-75 in Bay City. I went for some walking in the early morning, and the sunrise 🌄 was beautiful. There is a lot of nature in these trails like birds, rabbits and squirrels. The one minor downside is you can hear the highway, but the views are peaceful.
Great little place to get a dose of Nature! Hammocks were up last summer and my friends and I loved it! I visit quite frequently and always find something new to appreciate. However I'm giving a 4 star instead of a 5 for two reasons - 1.
Cool park! It's kept in great shape too! I like coming here in the morning to jog. There are main trails and some smaller trails as well. I reccomend if you want a chill place to go!
Beautiful park. Nice trails. The Hammock hotel is awesome. Tons of fishing spots if that's your thing. So much wildlife in this decently small park.
Trail conditions & character
“I enjoyed my walk so much it's so pretty and it smells good and it's clean but I think my dog's feet hurt on the gravel”
“I went for some walking in the early morning, and the sunrise 🌄 was beautiful.”
“I enjoyed my walk so much it's so pretty and it smells good and it's clean but I think my dog's feet hurt on the gravel”
“) A lot of clear cutting was done and it doesn't appear that there's any plans to make use of the muddy dredged up space.”
Plan your run at Frankenlust Township Nature Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- Websitefrankenlust.com
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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