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Macomb Orchard Trail - Richmond Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 139 Google reviews · Running trail in Richmond, Michigan · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 30 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Macomb Orchard Trail - Richmond 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.
Paved route for walkers and bikers, showcasing forests and fields, along with restaurants and ice-cream shops.
What runners say about Macomb Orchard Trail - Richmond Trailhead
“Well maintained trail for walking or biking that goes through towns and Open Fields.”
“With scenic views and nature's soundtrack (bird chirps included), it's the perfect spot for a leisurely stroll or a race against a determined chipmunk.”
“And for those of you just looking for a shorter walk or ride , try starting in Richmond and go the the expressway and back , tree lined most of the way .”
Paved walking, biking, and dog-friendly trails. Washrooms are located at some point on the trails. Long easy trails.
The "end" of the Macomb Orchard Trail. We like to start our ride here though since it's much closer to us and direction doesn't matter. There's plenty of parking at the high school across the street and a pavilion with bathrooms here as well.
I love to ride this trail from the original trail head in Richmond out to Rochester , and back again . It is an awesome way to spend the day. This trail has a little bit of everything along the way .
Well maintained trail for walking or biking that goes through towns and Open Fields. Straight and flat overall. Blacktop and wide. I've done a 30 mile round trip but you can do much less and much more if you choose.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful paved trail that will take you from Richmond thru armada and Romeo, to well passed stoney.”
“Beautiful trail that runs for 23 miles through Armada and Romeo and begins near Stony Creek.”
“With scenic views and nature's soundtrack (bird chirps included), it's the perfect spot for a leisurely stroll or a race against a determined chipmunk.”
“If you start in Richmond as we did, there is rarely any worry about parking and there are restrooms at the beginning of the trail”
“And for those of you just looking for a shorter walk or ride , try starting in Richmond and go the the expressway and back , tree lined most of the way .”
“A very nice straight flat trail, through lots of farm fields with a paved surface the entire way.”
“If you start in Richmond as we did, there is rarely any worry about parking and there are restrooms at the beginning of the trail”
Plan your run at Macomb Orchard Trail - Richmond Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance30 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitemacomborchardtrail.macombgov.org
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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