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James Donaldson Moore Nature Preserve

4.4 ★★★★☆ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from James Donaldson Moore Nature Preserve'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.

What runners say about James Donaldson Moore Nature Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (10 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Nice open mowed trails, maps on sign posts at intersections, several loops though mature forest

★★★★★ — Mark , Jul 2023

The trails are very well maintained. We came here to go snowshoeing and had a great time!

★★★★★ — Haleigh , Mar 2019

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • Phone+1 231-347-0991

Hours

Monday 8:30 am–5 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am–5 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am–5 pm
Thursday 8:30 am–5 pm
Friday 8:30 am–5 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 James Donaldson Moore Nature Preserve

Sherman Park Dr, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

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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 Something out of date?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.