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Nankin Mills Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 656 Google reviews · Running trail in Westland, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Nankin Mills 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.
Nature retreat featuring bike paths, picnic tables, and play areas, in addition to charcoal grills.
What runners say about Nankin Mills Recreation Area
“But firemen were to clean the kids off!”
“Beautiful area in Hines drive, with a small pond view by right side.”
Went for a walk today. Noticed a new GIANT fire pit that has been installed. It was a beautiful day and as always a beautiful park
Nankin Mills is my home away from home. The Ellsworth trail is a wonderful hike, and I'll always say that I saw a Redd Foxx while sitting on that bench on the hill...Twice. The museum is awesome, the turtles & snakes are cool and I guess the staff is ok too sometimes 😸😺🐱😹. I love Henry Ford on the second floor.
Beautiful area in Hines drive, with a small pond view by right side. It would be great area to spend quality time for cycling, running, pets allowed. It is a calm and quiet environment. Free parking available
Only did a short walk. Mainly in the forest ao not much sun but nice trail. Uneven terrain so not good for strollers or people who are having difficulties to walk.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful area in Hines drive, with a small pond view by right side.”
Plan your run at Nankin Mills 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitewaynecounty.com
- Phone(313) 224-7600
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–9 PM |
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