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Milford Trail Access
4.7 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · Running trail in Milford, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Milford Trail Access' 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.
Well-maintained venue featuring paved pathways for hiking and dog walking, plus picnic tables.
What runners say about Milford Trail Access
“There's also an awesome, well maintained mountain bike trail that weaves alongside the paved path in Milford if you want to get even more adventurous.”
“Very peaceful and quiet, even just in the parking lot.”
This is a not-so-small mountain bike and hiking trail that is built in and around the paved walking trail in Milford. Challenging and fun, it is one of my favorite places to ride after work.
Awesome trails, walk right from the dog park in Milford to camp Dearborn or you can keep going into Kensington. It's about a 2.5 mile walk to Kensington sign and 2.5 miles back with a total of 5 miles. Very beautiful... nature (if your lucky you will see deer like we did), beautiful flowers and birds. A must do...
This is conveniently located down the road from my work. Whenever I need to get away from work I can easily take my lunch and go walk the trail. It’s not too busy, well kept, and relaxing. They don’t clear the snow and ice so be careful in the winter.
Lots of activities and trails to hike. Farm Center, Nature Center, birds that will land on your hand, maple syrup demonstrations, water slide in the summer.
Trail conditions & character
“Lovely recreational area with a dog park on the south side and the library, YMCA, and park on the north; popular for walkers, bicyclists, runners, and fishing.”
“The paved path also meets up with Kensington Metropark (which has 8+ miles of paved paths) which then also connects with Island Lake State Park.”
“Fast and flowing sections mixed with tight single track and plenty of hills make over 5 miles that feels like a mini-highland rec trail.”
“Just hilly enough, it has a gravel parking lot and can go to Kensington Park, Camp Dearborn, or up the library and YMCA.”
Plan your run at Milford Trail Access
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking — 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.
- Websitemilfordtrail.com
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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