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Lake Michigan College Trail

4 ★★★★☆ 4 Google reviews · Running trail in Benton Harbor, Michigan · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Access
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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Lake Michigan College Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

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Stroller / ADA

What runners say about Lake Michigan College Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (4 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Lunch time hike at Lake Michigan College Nature Trail, Berrien County Benton Harbor Mi off of Napier Ave. We looped the trail 1.5 times taking a little under 2 miles. The boardwalks were very slippery and tons of poison ivy so wear proper pants and shoes. Portajohns and emergency call if needed are available.

★★★★★ — Danielle , Sep 2022

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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.

♿ Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“Not handicap accessible, not sure if it is dog friendly as the main train rules was not up for some reason.”

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Plan your run at Lake Michigan College Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.

Where to find Lake Michigan College Trail

Benton Harbor, Michigan

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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.