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Lahser Woods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Running trail in Southfield, Michigan · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Lahser Woods Park'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 Lahser Woods Park
At first it looks like a big open field. That belies the fact that it's a big, open field! Plenty of space for baseball, softball, soccer, field hockey, football and running and playing. It's a picnic ready to happen. There are some benches scattered about.
THIS is My Favorite Park And Now That They Have Finished remodeling it They Have A Out door Bathroom And a Trail MY OPINION they should have Cemented The Parking Lot The Gravel Rocks Are Too Much And MY Dog Gets Rocks in Her Paws
Trail conditions & character
“Very nice layout for a dog park, separate areas for small/larger dogs.”
“There is plenty of parking on the Lahser Road side entrance.”
Plan your run at Lahser Woods Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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