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North Fishing Site

4.4 ★★★★☆ 97 Google reviews · Running trail in Van Buren Township, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Confirmed from North Fishing Site'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.

ScenicTrailhead parkingQuiet

Serene park with picnic tables and grills for public use, plus space to fish, kayak and canoe along the river.

What runners say about North Fishing Site

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (97 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful spot, our first time fishing here.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“Clean and quiet metropark here in Michigan.”

I've been going to the park all my life. After being away for 23 years me and my wife took the dogs for a walk and decided to revisit the park . I was pleasantly surprised of the upgrades and the paths for walking and bicycling along the river. Seen beautiful wildlife and a Eagle. We will be back.

★★★★★ — Keith , Apr 2022

Early in the season still spring wasn't thinking beautiful place but I forgot my mosquito spray so I was moving pretty fast as I pass through this area not actually running but moving pretty fast don't forget your mosquito repellent

★★★★★ — Lon , May 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 97 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“Beautiful spot, our first time fishing here.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“Recent updates to parking lot and picnic area are great.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Clean and quiet metropark here in Michigan.”

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Plan your run at North Fishing Site

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

Hours

Monday 7 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–10 PM
Thursday 7 AM–10 PM
Friday 7 AM–10 PM
Saturday 7 AM–10 PM
Sunday 7 AM–10 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 North Fishing Site

Van Buren Township, Michigan

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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.