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Hudson Mills Metropark
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,603 Google reviews · Running trail in Dexter, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 3 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hudson Mills Metropark'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.
Large park offering hike/bike trails, golf, disc golf, picnic & sports areas, boating & fishing.
What runners say about Hudson Mills Metropark
“The walking and bike paths are beautiful and very well maintained.”
“Nestled 25 mins away from Ann Arbor, is this beautiful park that is simply splendid for its amazing trail, fishing, cycling and kids play area.”
“Great place to walk and run, with much of the path beside the river!”
“Easy trails with scenic river views.”
There was one nicer playground for young kids by the activity center and some beautiful areas to walk by the river. No real hiking trails but a nicely maintained hiking/biking path. Not as big as Lower Huron or Kensington Metroparks but pretty decently sized. A bit hilly for running but overall a pretty park.
As close to a perfect park as you can get. Our last trip out we played disc golf for a couple hours, went to river and had lunch, then kayaked for a couple hours. There are lots of picnic tables, grills, and tons of benches to make lunch great.
One of my favorite parks. My family has been visiting Hudson Mills since I was young. We used to come every Sunday and my dad would play basketball with his friends. Lots of good memories! Now my husband and I have the yearly metropark pass and we bring our golden retriever here all the time!
Great park for all ages. There's a petting zoo and farm area; lots of water for all sorts of water activities; lots of bike/hiking paths; a golf course. A fun experience for kids of all ages is that all sorts of birds will land on your hands for peanuts or sunflower seeds.
Trail conditions & character
“Nestled 25 mins away from Ann Arbor, is this beautiful park that is simply splendid for its amazing trail, fishing, cycling and kids play area.”
“Do the paved trail to experience the park in its beauty.”
Plan your run at Hudson Mills Metropark
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
- Loop distance3 mi back to where you parked
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemetroparks.com
- Phone+1 734-426-8211
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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