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Nan Weston Nature Preserve at Sharon Hollow
4.7 ★★★★★ 63 Google reviews · Running trail in Manchester, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Nan Weston Nature Preserve at Sharon Hollow'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.
Nature preserve known for its wildflowers and other native plants, and boardwalks.
What runners say about Nan Weston Nature Preserve at Sharon Hollow
“I would say it's a beautiful area, surprisingly very few bugs, heavily forested and exceptionally clean and well maintained.”
“I would say it's a beautiful area, surprisingly very few bugs, heavily forested and exceptionally clean and well maintained.”
“The trails are well marked and boardwalks cross predictably wet areas.”
“If the rest of the trail is as beautiful and peaceful as the one I did, I highly recommend it.”
This is a beautiful nature preserve with scenic, lengthy trails and well-maintained boardwalks throughout. Past Reviews said that it was not marked well, and it appears that this has been corrected. However, there are not trail marker posts, the trail markers are on the trees.
The Nan Weston Nature Preserve at Sharon Hollow is a pleasant place for a walk in the woods. The trails are well marked and boardwalks cross predictably wet areas. The walk is easy with very little change in elevation. Not all the trails are marked, so be familiar with your overall plan.
Great place to come for a walk on a winter day. Nobody else was around. The views of River Raisin iced up were great. Not as hilly as the Sharon Hills Preserve, but still a decent hike.
Beautiful with walking and hiking trails. Walk to the river is beautiful. This, however, is where the trail gets fuzzy. While facing the river... Turn right and you will no longer be on a trail.
Trail conditions & character
“I would say it's a beautiful area, surprisingly very few bugs, heavily forested and exceptionally clean and well maintained.”
“I noticed some pink and yellow ribbons tied to trees which I hoped was "the trail" back to the main trailhead completing the loop.”
“You cross several small streams but don't expect any bridges or boardwalk.”
“Eventually, I made it to the river and headed to the east along the river planning to do the complete larger loop.”
“However, there are not trail marker posts, the trail markers are on the trees.”
“Not as hilly as the Sharon Hills Preserve, but still a decent hike.”
“If the rest of the trail is as beautiful and peaceful as the one I did, I highly recommend it.”
Plan your run at Nan Weston Nature Preserve at Sharon Hollow
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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
- Websitenature.org
- Phone(517) 316-0300
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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