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Lookout Lodge
4.7 ★★★★★ 125 Google reviews · Running trail in Waterford Township, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lookout Lodge'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.
Relaxed, picturesque place featuring picnic spots, a playground, paved paths and a lodge.
What runners say about Lookout Lodge
“There is a lot of equipment and infrastructure here, yet we only saw two other people here on a beautiful Sunday.”
Cute, and looks like a good, but under-used, park. There is a lot of equipment and infrastructure here, yet we only saw two other people here on a beautiful Sunday. It was a shame. Nice walkways and trails.
Hosted a wedding shower with about 50 guests. There was plenty of room. They have a nice kitchen area with plenty of room for the food to be prepped and put out. There is a fireplace that adds a quaint touch. My only complaint is it's a bit of a walk to the parking lot.
Lookout Lodge at Waterford Oaks is a great venue to have an event. We've rented twice so far (grad party & baby shower), & have had great experiences both times. Nice main area with plenty of space. Kitchen area with refrigerator, sinks, microwave, & plenty of counter space.
I really really like lookout lodge. lookout lodge makes me feel like I'm really down with nature and chillin with earth. dirt under my feet and birds above my head. dogs in the grass, ducks in the watershed. I like to eat cat tails, I like to swim with swans, I like to run through the fields, dont stop me I'm a prawn.
Trail conditions & character
“There is a lot of equipment and infrastructure here, yet we only saw two other people here on a beautiful Sunday.”
“Clean restrooms, although one faucet in the men's bathroom was not working.”
“It's snowed like crazy, but the Waterford Oaks staff did a great job keeping the walks in parking lot cleared.”
Plan your run at Lookout Lodge
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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Phone+1 248-858-0916
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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