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Nicholson Nature Center
4.4 ★★★★☆ 66 Google reviews · Running trail in Clinton Township, Michigan · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Nicholson Nature Center'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 Nicholson Nature Center
“It’s a nice scenic Nature Center, but I have to suggest not wearing anything close to a “gym” or rubber bottomed athletic shoe or you may land very swiftly flat on your back.”
“Nice quiet park with the clinton river running through it.”
Such a great trail. We spent 3 hours here going on every trail, exploring, looking at all the cool trees, took a couple animal trails, and enjoyed nature. So many cool little sites were found. Girls had a blast. You make it as good as you want it to be. Glad we found it!
*NOTE: WATCH FOR TICKS* I often love to check out new hiking areas around the neighborhood, and this was an interesting hidden park/nature center tucked behind CJ Barrymore's.
Nice quiet park with the clinton river running through it. Great place to take your dogs or your kids for a nature walk!
This is a nice place to visit in a relaxed atmosphere. Just an FYI, the dirt trails have wooden portions at intervals along the trail. As I stepped onto the wooden part with shoes that were slightly damp from the dirt and leaf parts of the trail, my feet slipped suddenly out from under me and I fell backward and…
Trail conditions & character
“Most of the trails were to muddy or underwater after 2 days of rain.”
“It’s a nice scenic Nature Center, but I have to suggest not wearing anything close to a “gym” or rubber bottomed athletic shoe or you may land very swiftly flat on your back.”
“Lots of trails, we didnt travel them all but the bridges were cool and our dog loved it.”
“Nice quiet park with the clinton river running through it.”
Plan your run at Nicholson Nature Center
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemi-clintontownship.civicplus.com
- Phone+1 586-286-9300
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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