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Hawk Meadow Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 411 Google reviews · Running trail in Lansing, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 4.5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hawk Meadow 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.
Scenic community park for picnics and paved walks.
What runners say about Hawk Meadow Park
“If it's a quiet well maintained wooded trail with both gravel and paved trails wide enough for runners walkers, and bikes, this is the place.”
“It’s beautiful in the fall- the sunlight is so perfect and the leaves are precious.”
“If it's a quiet well maintained wooded trail with both gravel and paved trails wide enough for runners walkers, and bikes, this is the place.”
This place is so peaceful, I'm glad that I found this trail. There seems to be some kind of wildlife always around which is awesome. Paved and unpaved trails. Unpaved trails aren't rough though, I was able to push a cheap umbrella stroller through them.
Nice mostly paved walk around a field and down towards a pond. The bridge connects to wooded hiking trails. Lots of deer and wildlife. Benches are scattered through the park.
Beautiful community park in convenient semi-rural location. Well-maintained trails with maps, directional posts, and benches placed throughout. Dogs are permitted and everyone obeys the rule that all dogs must be leashed. No crowds, but enough use to ensure that people feel safe. Free parking.
I love going here with the family. Pretty secluded. Well maintained and kept clean. A few paved Loop Trails but then some grass trails that come off of those. Pretty scenery. Not too busy. My daughter loves to bring her scooter out here
Trail conditions & character
“My absolute favorite park in Lansing ♡ it's got an easy to walk asphalt trail for baby buggies and bikes and it has a couple miles of easy 'backtrails' for slightly more adventure.”
“It’s beautiful in the fall- the sunlight is so perfect and the leaves are precious.”
“Bring yourself, your friends, your spouse, your dogs, your kiddos, the whole family and enjoy the wonderful sights and sounds.”
“Parking can get cramped at busier hours, but I've not had any issue in the past year.”
“If it's a quiet well maintained wooded trail with both gravel and paved trails wide enough for runners walkers, and bikes, this is the place.”
“If it's a quiet well maintained wooded trail with both gravel and paved trails wide enough for runners walkers, and bikes, this is the place.”
“Unpaved trails aren't rough though, I was able to push a cheap umbrella stroller through them.”
Plan your run at Hawk Meadow 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
- Distance4.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitedeltami.gov
- Phone(517) 323-8555
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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