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LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 172 Google reviews · Running trail in Superior Township, Michigan · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve'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.
Tranquil nature area with meadows and walking paths, plus lots of birdlife and wildflowers.
What runners say about LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve
“However, in the grassland, it isn’t as well kept (at least when I went in the summer) so wear long pants to avoid cuts from shrubbery.”
“One of the most beautiful and spacious nature preserves I've ever been to!”
“And if you’re quiet at the right time of day, you can hear the bees working!”
I've drove past this park numerous of times and this time I had some of my video equipment soni decided to stop. There isn't much parking; which is crazy seeing how huge this nature area is. The hill right behind the parking spaces (if you pull in) gives a great arrival view.
Maps doesn’t show parking but there is a small lot that fits 3 cars right by a trailhead. In the forest the trail is very easy to walk through with wood walkways where it’s muddy. However, in the grassland, it isn’t as well kept (at least when I went in the summer) so wear long pants to avoid cuts from shrubbery.
Looks like they cut some new trails since I was last here... Great place for a nature walk!
Beautiful preserve. Went there to geocache and there were a couple nicely hidden caches. Overall well tended paths. Will note that there is limited signage, so good to take a picture of the map as you enter to have an idea where you are at on the trails.
Trail conditions & character
“The hill right behind the parking spaces (if you pull in) gives a great arrival view.”
“In the forest the trail is very easy to walk through with wood walkways where it’s muddy.”
“Limited parking/small parking lot, but again, I didn't find this to be an issue at the time I went.”
“The hill right behind the parking spaces (if you pull in) gives a great arrival view.”
“And if you’re quiet at the right time of day, you can hear the bees working!”
“Numerous loops lead you through some hilled areas and some flat.”
“I took the 4 mile option, but there are lots of trail markers and shorter paths too if you prefer.”
Plan your run at LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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 — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitesmlcland.org
- Phone(734) 484-6565
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