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Mill Race Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 60 Google reviews · Running trail in Commerce Township, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Mill Race Park'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.

ScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful park, with hiking trails and river walks, featuring ducks, a creek and a bridge.

What runners say about Mill Race Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (60 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful hiking trails along the Huron River.”

Beautiful park. Light mosquitoes depending on the day. There is a nice trail that takes you through the park. The creek water feels amazing

★★★★★ — Zdeuyo , Jun 2018

I walk my dog along the river and feel blessed to live next to such an amazing place.

★★★★★ — Scottykenyon , Jul 2019

Beautiful hiking trails along the Huron River. Not a very long hike but really beautiful. Good for taking your dog or kid because it isn't crazy long and at some points you can dip your feet in the water.

★★★★★ — Andrea , Aug 2019

So much potential. It would be great to recreate the mill with a more complete history presented. Great river walk, it could be a challenge for those who are struggling with balance.

★★★★☆ — Scott , Apr 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 60 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Beautiful hiking trails along the Huron River.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Good for taking your dog or kid because it isn't crazy long and at some points you can dip your feet in the water.”

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Plan your run at Mill Race Park

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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Phone+1 248-926-0063

Hours

Monday 7:15 am–5:30 pm
Tuesday 7:15 am–5:30 pm
Wednesday 7:15 am–5:30 pm
Thursday 7:15 am–5:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Mill Race Park

360 S Commerce Rd, Commerce Township, MI 48382

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.