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Leelanau Trail Cherry Bend Rd Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 154 Google reviews · Running trail in Traverse City, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Leelanau Trail Cherry Bend Rd Trailhead'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.
Public hiking and biking trail with a restroom.
What runners say about Leelanau Trail Cherry Bend Rd Trailhead
“It is 17 miles long and features beautiful woodlands, cherry and grape orchards, and rolling hills in the distance.”
Wonderful paved and marked trail through the beautiful countryside of Leelanau. Just be aware you will have to cross road but not heavily trafficked. The trailhead has air and tools to fix bikes, loved the ride!
I love biking on this trail! The entire trail is paved which makes it great for using road bike. It is 17 miles long and features beautiful woodlands, cherry and grape orchards, and rolling hills in the distance. I try to bike here every summer during my annual Traverse City trip! Have made lots of good memories here.
Great access to trails. Ample parking and a pot-o-john. Wish there was water available.
This trailhead has a decent number of parking spots that gets you just out of Traverse City and onto this paved trail. The trail takes you through wooded areas and farmland to Sutton Bay. There are a number of portable bathrooms which was nice to see along a trail. Please don’t expect the cars to slow or stop for you.
Trail conditions & character
“This trailhead has a decent number of parking spots that gets you just out of Traverse City and onto this paved trail.”
“This trailhead has a decent number of parking spots that gets you just out of Traverse City and onto this paved trail.”
“It is 17 miles long and features beautiful woodlands, cherry and grape orchards, and rolling hills in the distance.”
“There are a number of portable bathrooms which was nice to see along a trail.”
“We rented e-biles and it was a relaxing cruise, mostly flat any slopes were essentially too gradual to really notice.”
Plan your run at Leelanau Trail Cherry Bend Rd Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitetraversetrails.org
- Phone(231) 941-4300
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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