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Lower River Rouge Recreation Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 192 Google reviews · Running trail in Canton Township, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lower River Rouge Recreation Trail'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.
Natural area featuring many miles of trails for walking, running, and biking.
What runners say about Lower River Rouge Recreation Trail
“The park definitely didn't ruin the woods it has been well maintained and cleaner since becoming a park .”
“Beautiful trail near the rouge river, very quiet and lot of wildlife including deers.”
“Perfect for a nice run and take your dog for a walk there's also multiple random benches and places to stop and sit!”
“Enjoy the experience in any season, as a quiet retreat and refresher that helps with a sense of peace, calm and serenity.”
These trails are a joy to visit, beautiful in every season. The main gravel trails are able to be walked using most jogger strollers. The children in my neighborhood enjoy playing in the water near the kayak inlet.
Small 2 hour walk through a new trail for a friend and I. Great time, Spring is in the air. Turtles, frogs, snakes and herons! Clean place, but I sure wish people said hello to one another more. Instead, looking down or disregarding seemed to be how you greated people you walked past.
Beautiful, peaceful, and great place to get your steps in. The kids loved all the bridges and the paths leading to Heritage Park. We definitely will be revisiting sometime in the near future.. Make sure to bring some bug spray.
Very nice walking trail for any season. It's not too strenuous for us "seniors,"
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful trail near the rouge river, very quiet and lot of wildlife including deers.”
“Great place within the community of Canton Michigan to take a walk, run or ride along a forested gravel pathway on the lower rouge river.”
“Perfect for a nice run and take your dog for a walk there's also multiple random benches and places to stop and sit!”
“Enjoy the experience in any season, as a quiet retreat and refresher that helps with a sense of peace, calm and serenity.”
“For more of a challenge the bike paths provide some small hills and roots to climb over (I would recommend a baby carrier for little ones).”
“There are portapotties bear the entrance and they're kept in well.”
“The main gravel trails are able to be walked using most jogger strollers.”
Plan your run at Lower River Rouge Recreation Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitetraillink.com
- Phone+1 734-394-5100
- Social Facebook
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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