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Lake Norcentra Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 84 Google reviews · Running trail in Rochester Hills, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lake Norcentra 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.
Pond on the Rochester University campus with picnic benches and a gazebo.
What runners say about Lake Norcentra Park
“Nice little scenic park overlooking the river and a little lake.”
“Very peaceful and calm, especially in the winter after a fresh snowfall.”
Two words.... ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! I recommend people to visit and take breathtaking pictures at this lake/park. Great for walks, runs or simply relaxing.
Nice place to take a break while on the Clinton River trail. Some benches and a little shade on a hot day is nice.
Beautiful place just off the Clinton River trail. Open to public. Canadian geese. Water fountains. Deck
Peaceful, lots of animals. The students are friendly. The trail is great to walk.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice little scenic park overlooking the river and a little lake.”
“Very peaceful and calm, especially in the winter after a fresh snowfall.”
Plan your run at Lake Norcentra Park
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.
- At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
- Phone(248) 218-2273
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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