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Hawthorne Ridge Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · Running trail in Westland, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hawthorne Ridge Recreation Area'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.
Park featuring a playground for kids, a dog run and biking trails through the woods.
What runners say about Hawthorne Ridge Recreation Area
This is a great park for bike riders, sk8ers, and inline skates. There's a paved course that is visible from the Drive, and a dirt/wood plank course that's around back, as well as hiking/biking trails through the woods.
This is a fun session especially on bike. You aim yo get the hang of speeding through by pumping and peddling while riding the copes and knolls to the max. Super fun and every round you take gets addicting. Never too busy but there are days of overcrowded. Comes with territory. Give this course a run. Bikes work best.
This park is a heaven for children who loves bicycling in another word is BMX bike park. There are whoop-dee-doo, berms, and tunnels to play on. Picnic tables, Pavilion (need reservation to use), and restroom are available here. There is also access to hiking trails. Accessible Parking and restroom ♿
Visited the free dog park with my pup.. Very large area and decently kept. My suggestion would be to wear bug repellant tho. It's off the gravel road by a walking trail. Couldn't stay long because I was unprepared to be eaten alive by mosquitos.
Trail conditions & character
“Great park just the dirt track next is not that good bot the normle one is great plus great veiw of doggos at the dog park if there is any”
“It would be nice if the directional signage for the back parking lot was a bit clearer, as navigating those side roads can be a little confusing the first time you visit.”
“Picnic tables, Pavilion (need reservation to use), and restroom are available here.”
“The combination of a paved course for bikes/blades/boards and dirt mountain bike course make this rec area an awesome place to spend some time being active and enjoying Hines Park.”
Plan your run at Hawthorne Ridge Recreation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–7 pm |
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