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Morton Taylor Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 155 Google reviews · Running trail in Canton Township, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Morton Taylor 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.
Wooded area featuring diverse trails for hiking, mountain biking and bird-watching, plus a pump track.
What runners say about Morton Taylor Trailhead
“Clean,wide and well maintained trails along with mile and trail markers to easily track your mileage and location.”
“However this trail system is fabulous and well marked for the directionally challenged, hahaha for me it was and an October stroll was stunning.”
“We recently moved to canton from new Orleans and I love hiking or jus long walks or jogging and I found this gem.”
“However this trail system is fabulous and well marked for the directionally challenged, hahaha for me it was and an October stroll was stunning.”
This place is absolutely gorgeous. I went there in fall and early winter and found it equally beautiful. Nice wide pathways along the river rouge. Bridges to experience the river’s sight and sound.
Great place to hike around. Trails are long and enjoyable. Definitely recommend if you have a dog to walk as well.
A gorgeous area tucked away off M12. Filled with a ton of different trails, some very well maintained and others weaving through the woods. Many trails can be water covered or muddy if you come around any rainfall, but during the drier season, you should be fine with some boots.
Seriously I love this place. We recently moved to canton from new Orleans and I love hiking or jus long walks or jogging and I found this gem. Let me tell you my first time was terrifying because this girl is a chicken and I watch criminal minds a lot so I had a log stick with me the entire time, but now I'm strong…
Trail conditions & character
“However this trail system is fabulous and well marked for the directionally challenged, hahaha for me it was and an October stroll was stunning.”
“Sometimes people let their dogs run without leashes which was a bit scary for me but if you don’t mind that it is a great place to go for a walk or bike ride.”
“Many trails can be water covered or muddy if you come around any rainfall, but during the drier season, you should be fine with some boots.”
“However this trail system is fabulous and well marked for the directionally challenged, hahaha for me it was and an October stroll was stunning.”
“I The Morton Taylor Trailhead is an entry to the Lower Rouge Trail and is a hike out and back experience with optional trails to choose from.”
Plan your run at Morton Taylor Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- Websitemtbproject.com
- Phone(734) 394-5310
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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