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Norway Ridge Pathway Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · Running trail in Alpena, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Norway Ridge Pathway Trailhead'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 Norway Ridge Pathway Trailhead
“Beautiful place 😍 I stopped here to walk my dog and stretch my legs from working and it was breath taking!”
“Take an outdoor walk along this well marked on Northern Michigan trail I think you'll enjoy it.”
The trail itself is great I have no complaints, but if you're going to go out on the trail and walk around with your face buried in your phone instasnapping your Twitter cult followers, then expect to have the hell scared out of you when a mountain bike flies passed you at 20 miles an hour 😉.
This is a great path. Around 6 miles. Has some minor dips that do not drain real well d So wear boots after the weather comes through. It is groomed in the winter for skiing and snow shoes too
Beautiful trail system. All tree covered & nice, even on a hot day. I took my friend & 2 horses 🐎 🐴 only downfall was a lot of dog walkers,(friendly,) and an angry BMX person who didn't think we belonged.
My young sons and I had a great time riding our bikes around the main pathway. The trail consists of many rolling hills and wooden bridges crossing wet areas. There is also a network of single track trail not shown on the trail map which is great for more advanced riders.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful place 😍 I stopped here to walk my dog and stretch my legs from working and it was breath taking!”
“I took my friend & 2 horses 🐎 🐴 only downfall was a lot of dog walkers,(friendly,) and an angry BMX person who didn't think we belonged.”
“It may be muddy in some spots so don't wear shoes you can't get dirty (also why are you wearing good shoes while hiking?”
“The trail consists of many rolling hills and wooden bridges crossing wet areas.”
“Take an outdoor walk along this well marked on Northern Michigan trail I think you'll enjoy it.”
“The entire loop is approximately seven miles long with some of the low areas covered with water in the spring.”
Plan your run at Norway Ridge Pathway Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 989-340-2288
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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