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Indian Springs Metropark
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,269 Google reviews · Running trail in White Lake, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 12 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Indian Springs 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.
Park with a golf course, miles of woodland trails, an Environmental Discovery Center & playgrounds.
What runners say about Indian Springs Metropark
“Bathrooms were clean and well maintained”
“I loved the Nature Center the building itself is gorgeous you can go to the lowest floor go inside the dome underwater, pretty cool.”
We were so excited to make it here! It’s so fascinating that this is where the headwaters of the Huron River originate. Really it’s a bit further north at Big Lake, but the stretch of the Huron through Indian Springs is really neat.
They have a new cool playground rly jig with lots of different things for the kids to try according their age. Paid $10 for a day pass. This Metro park is huge, has lots of good trails for walking, biking running, etc. There’s a pretty nice splash pad with lots of picnic tables around and a playground nearby.
So many great options for hiking/walking. Paved paths, gravel, grassy; in woods, meadows and past ponds. Very well maintained! I love it all year round, but especially in late spring early summer with all the blooms!
Visited the park on thanksgiving day, wanted to get a nice and long walk before the thanksgiving feast! Was really glad I visited, park was almost empty just few visitors, I did enjoy reading facts about birds and trees along the hike, I did enjoy the scenery in winter so I can imagine it’s stunning in spring, i…
Trail conditions & character
“I loved the Nature Center the building itself is gorgeous you can go to the lowest floor go inside the dome underwater, pretty cool.”
“Nature trails, discovery center, park, paved hike and bike trails.”
“Didn’t explore much else but the 3 mile loop and I parked right at the trail head.”
“Paved paths, gravel, grassy; in woods, meadows and past ponds.”
Plan your run at Indian Springs 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 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, 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.
- Websitemetroparks.com
- Phone(248) 625-6640
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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