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Leota Trails

4.7 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Running trail in Harrison, Michigan · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Leota Trails' 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.

Natural surfaceLoop

What runners say about Leota Trails

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (18 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

The trails here are great for the 50" riders. The west loop is more technical and dry and in some places very difficult if you have a large quad with a long wheelbase. Some places the trails are exactly 50" between trees.

★★★★★ — Jonathon , Jun 2026

It is a ORV place to park and ride trails . Four wheelers and such. Beautiful well marked trails

★★★★★ — Renni , Oct 2025

I always have a great day at Leota Trails. It's a great time by yourself or with some friends.

★★★★★ — W , Jul 2026

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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.

🔁 Loop trail 3 mentions

“The west loop is more technical and dry and in some places very difficult if you have a large quad with a long wheelbase.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“The west loop is more technical and dry and in some places very difficult if you have a large quad with a long wheelbase.”

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Plan your run at Leota Trails

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.

Where to find Leota Trails

10091 E South Countyline Rd, Harrison, MI 48625

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Running trails near Harrison

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

3.4 miles away

Wilson State Park

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ShadedScenicDog-friendly

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Harrison City Park

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PavedShadedScenic

Picnic-ready park featuring baseball fields, tennis courts and basketball courts.

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Phelps Nature Trail

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Cadillac Pathway Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 93 reviews

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5 miLoopNatural surface

Leisurely hiking spot with 2-loop, 5-mile wooded trails plus cross-country skiing in winter.

25.2 miles away

Diggins Hill Community Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 87 reviews

Cadillac, MI

Scenic

Outdoor recreation spot with facilities for tennis, disc golf, sledding, and pickleball, plus a grill.

27.4 miles away

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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.