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Johnson Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 407 Google reviews · Running trail in Bloomfield Township, Michigan · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Johnson Nature Center'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.
Outdoor preserve with trees, wildlife & walking paths, plus a visitor's center, log cabins & a pond.
What runners say about Johnson Nature Center
“A true highlight of my childhood into adulthood having such a wonderful well maintained nature preserve year round so close to where I grew up.”
“Beautiful gem of a nature center, perfect for an evening stroll.”
“Nice preservation area and quiet lake with a lot of educational signs and fun activities.”
“Lovely scenic walk, lots of trails, family friendly.”
Another great visit. Nice day to be out and rake advantage of the trails here. I wore some anti slip type of thingies on my shoes and they worked out great. Nice to be back here.
👟👟👟👟👟 Easy hike with pretty scenery. Nature center for kids. Several picnic spots. Loop around the lake incudes boardwalk bridge—can get soggy, but it is a nature walk. Stream side and prairie walks. Bring 🍎 for the captive orphan deer. Programs for kids. Guided night hike. 🐸. Maple syrup tapping early spring. 🚫🐕🦺🦮
Beautiful trails. We've seen ducks, geese, turtles, fish, deer, frogs, muskrat and snakes here. It's an incredible nature center. The staff inside is awesome and friendly. They keep expanding and adding trails, somehow making it even been than it already was. This place is perfect for a day of exploration.
A true highlight of my childhood into adulthood having such a wonderful well maintained nature preserve year round so close to where I grew up. Lovely scenic walk, lots of trails, family friendly. No dogs allowed, so not pet friendly. No fishing either, please respect the integrity of the preserve! Worth the stop.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful gem of a nature center, perfect for an evening stroll.”
“Nice preservation area and quiet lake with a lot of educational signs and fun activities.”
“Clean restrooms, free parking, and nice benches by the lake.”
“Loop around the lake incudes boardwalk bridge—can get soggy, but it is a nature walk.”
Plan your run at Johnson Nature Center
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitejohnsonnaturecenter.org
- Phone(248) 341-6485
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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