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Keith McKellop Walkway

4.6 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Running trail in Cadillac, Michigan · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Keith McKellop Walkway'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.

Open 24hScenicRestrooms

What runners say about Keith McKellop Walkway

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (42 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Beautiful pathway, I wouldn't call it hiking but again it's a beautifully maintained walkway that truly has something for everyone.”

Cadillac is a beautiful town, but if you need a break, look no further. It doesn't matter if you're walking, biking, or just enjoying your lunch break by the lake, this walkway is beautiful. There is plenty of parking, benches along the way, and bathrooms nearby.

★★★★★ — Markus , Sep 2021

Beautiful pathway, I wouldn't call it hiking but again it's a beautifully maintained walkway that truly has something for everyone.

★★★★☆ — Sam , Aug 2021

What a pretty walkway along the lake. Beautiful restrooms, tiny playground...it really should be larger. And some interesting history posted along the walk

★★★★☆ — Sue , Jul 2026

Beautiful path along lake Cadillac! It’s a great place to watch the sun rise or set. There are many benches to sit and relax along the lake on the trail.

★★★★★ — Brittany , Sep 2020

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 10 mentions

“Beautiful pathway, I wouldn't call it hiking but again it's a beautifully maintained walkway that truly has something for everyone.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“There is plenty of parking, benches along the way, and bathrooms nearby.”

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Plan your run at Keith McKellop Walkway

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Keith McKellop Walkway

201 N Lake St, Cadillac, MI 49601

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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.