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Friends of Negwegon State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 336 Google reviews · Running trail in Harrisville, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Friends of Negwegon State 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.
What runners say about Friends of Negwegon State Park
“The trails are pretty well maintained and we only saw a few other people.”
“There is a small parking lot and a few vault toilets and it is a Dark Sky Preserve which has a great view of Lake Huron.”
“I highly recommend this park for people looking to experience the wilderness of Michigan from the quiet refuge of a tent.”
For our first backpacking trip, hike was perfect. The hike in/out was quiet and beautiful. Of course there were bugs, but with the proper repellent, we sustained minimal mosquito bites. The hike took just under an hour, with some occasional stops to soak in the beauty.
Very nice place for backcountry camping. We stayed at south point #4 and is by far the most private. This site is right on thunder bay and overlooks a couple of islands. At night you can see the lights of Alpena in the distance. The beach is rocky, but there is a relatively sandy area to swim in. I'd bring water shoes.
This place is a true Michigan gem. It's lovingly cared for, wild, and scenic. Great swimming in many areas. The back country campsites are spectacular. They are primitive and remote....
Negwegon State Park is a wilderness exploration waiting to happen! Several miles of trails go deep into wooded area full of pine trees and Birch trees. There is a lot of beachfront to explore too, and dispersed campsites for people who really want to get away for a weekend in the deep woods.
Trail conditions & character
“There is a small parking lot and a few vault toilets and it is a Dark Sky Preserve which has a great view of Lake Huron.”
“I highly recommend this park for people looking to experience the wilderness of Michigan from the quiet refuge of a tent.”
“Beautiful, but a little over 5 miles for the loop got tedious with thick leaves covering the protruding rocks and roots.”
“There is a small parking lot and a few vault toilets and it is a Dark Sky Preserve which has a great view of Lake Huron.”
“Beautiful, but a little over 5 miles for the loop got tedious with thick leaves covering the protruding rocks and roots.”
“Flat, well used and marked, with bridges over mucky areas, and a few benches.”
“Endless water fountain to clean your feet Got to love it”
Plan your run at Friends of Negwegon State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Websitefonsp.org
- Phone+1 989-724-5126
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–10 pm |
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