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Indian Springs Hiking Trail Peak

4.7 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Running trail in Village of Clarkston, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Loop distance
12 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Indian Springs Hiking Trail Peak'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.

Mixed12 miLoopDog-friendlyStroller / ADATrailhead parking

What runners say about Indian Springs Hiking Trail Peak

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (6 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

The hiking trail was awesome and the views are amazing, but I highly recommend wearing long sleeves/pants. Walking through wetlands in the height of summer = a lot of bugs! My photos do not come close to doing it justice and I didn't get pics of all of the wild flowers!

★★★★★ — Kari , Jul 2021

Whole exp was great. From splash pad to hiking trail whole family enjoyed it.

★★★★★ — Jason , Jul 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 6 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🛣️ Paved surface

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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🪵 Boardwalk

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🔁 Loop trail

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

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Plan your run at Indian Springs Hiking Trail Peak

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 distance12 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — 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
  • 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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Indian Springs Hiking Trail Peak

Indian Trail, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.