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French Landing Bridge Trail
4.1 ★★★★☆ 8 Google reviews · Running trail in Van Buren Township, Michigan · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of French Landing Bridge Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 French Landing Bridge Trail
“It's really cool to go under and get a great view of the dam and get your fishing on.”
Really nice views. Walking trail is a little rough so it's recommended to wear a good pair of solid shoes. Very quiet and relaxing.
Awesome old bridge. My kids and I love to park nearby and walk across. It's really cool to go under and get a great view of the dam and get your fishing on. Wear some sturdy shoes though.
Its a cool little extension of the actual French landing park, offering a very short "hike" to and around an old, urb-ex type bridge that allows a picture perfect view of the French landing dam waterflow. Under the bridge to the right is a rickety kayak/canoe launch.
Trail conditions & character
“It's really cool to go under and get a great view of the dam and get your fishing on.”
Plan your run at French Landing Bridge Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
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