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Mitchell Creek Meadows: The Don & Jerry Oleson Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Traverse City, Michigan · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- 75 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Mitchell Creek Meadows: The Don & Jerry Oleson 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 Mitchell Creek Meadows: The Don & Jerry Oleson Nature Preserve
A nice well maintained walk through nature. Trails are accessible and simple for all ages. The only complaint was the plane's noise from the nearby airport.
Trail conditions & character
“Trails are accessible and simple for all ages.”
Plan your run at Mitchell Creek Meadows: The Don & Jerry Oleson Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- Distance75 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- 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.
- Websitegtrlc.org
- Phone(231) 929-7911
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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