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Mott Park Recreation Area

4.3 ★★★★☆ 50 Google reviews · Running trail in Flint, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Mott Park Recreation Area'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.

Lit at nightRestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Mott Park Recreation Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (50 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

A great place to play disc golf, run, walk, fish, or watch butterflies, birds and other wildlife. We hear a paddlers' landing is scheduled for next year.

★★★★★ — Kettering , Oct 2017

Walking through this area, whether it be summer, winter, or fall, it's always beautiful. I end up walking this area several times a week, and the paths are always nicely mowed and easy to navigate. There are a few shaded spots with picnic benches, too.

★★★★★ — Keven , Nov 2024

A Great Place to walk to just remember to stay out of the way of people playing Disc Golf.

★★★★★ — Janet , Sep 2019

Nice place to come for a nice quiet walk and to relax with piece and quiet.

★★★★★ — Jason , Dec 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 50 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.

💡 Lit for night running

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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🚻 Restrooms

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Plan your run at Mott Park Recreation Area

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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitempraa.net
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 am–8 pm
Tuesday 8 am–8 pm
Wednesday 8 am–8 pm
Thursday 8 am–8 pm
Friday 8 am–8 pm
Saturday 8 am–8 pm
Sunday 8 am–8 pm

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 Mott Park Recreation Area

2701 Nolen Dr, Flint, MI 48504

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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.