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Michaud-Sinninger Woods Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in West Lafayette, Indiana · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Michaud-Sinninger 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.
What runners say about Michaud-Sinninger Woods Nature Preserve
“One outlet from the trails goes to a beautiful pond and fountain.”
Nice trails tucked away in West Lafayette. Park at Cumberland Park but there are several pedestrian entrances. Inside the reserve are nature trails and there is a paved trail that goes around almost the whole outside. One outlet from the trails goes to a beautiful pond and fountain.
Beautiful trail tucked away in Cumberland Park. Only about a half mile of trail, but it is wooded and doesn't feel like you are in a surburban park. The trail is wide and covered with wood chips.
Trail conditions & character
“Inside the reserve are nature trails and there is a paved trail that goes around almost the whole outside.”
Plan your run at Michaud-Sinninger Woods Nature Preserve
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
- 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.
- Websitelafayette.in.gov
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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