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Hunters Orchard Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 219 Google reviews · Running trail in Lansing, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hunters Orchard 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.
Paved trail-equipped park with picnic areas and scenic river views.
What runners say about Hunters Orchard Park
“Beautiful sunny circle(multiple choices in distance) if you start out on the left you see loads of birds and the occasional turtle in the water.”
“It's not really peaceful quiet park because nearby gun range club place.”
Nice park situated along the Grand River. Park is listed as 26 acres but seems a little larger due to being situated next to the Capital Area Sportsmen League. The two areas are separated by a thin wire link fence and are clearly separated.
If it were not for the river on the east side of the park, this park might be kind of boring. However, I keep it 4 stars because the park is so incredibly practical for a basic walk and can be customized to either lengthen or shorten your route.
This is my favorite little park, such a little gem. Great for walking or a picnic.
Very nice for a walk along the river. Not much parking but I really like the walk.
Trail conditions & character
“Paved from start to end, other half is stones like trail back to start point and I loved it walk in the shades because a lot of trees and along the Grand River.”
“Beautiful sunny circle(multiple choices in distance) if you start out on the left you see loads of birds and the occasional turtle in the water.”
“People walk dogs here and after several years of using this park I've yet to see dogs off the leash.”
“Looks like they are building a canoe/kayak launch near the parking lot.”
“It's not really peaceful quiet park because nearby gun range club place.”
“The unpaved path section is gravel and gets pretty saturated during the wetter months.”
“Half asphalt path and half nature walk with portajohn and charcoal grills.”
“They are either on or very near the paved path and thus could be wheel chair accessible.”
“Small area walk is well maintained with markers at the 3/4 mark making the walk ideal.”
Plan your run at Hunters Orchard 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
- 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, 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 | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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