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Old Hickory Trail at Pittsfield Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Running trail in Ann Arbor, Michigan · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Old Hickory Trail at Pittsfield Preserve'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 Old Hickory Trail at Pittsfield Preserve
“The walk was beautiful and everything was so green, but it was a super short walk.”
UPDATE 6-12-25. 👍 Nice Sunset pictures are always taken here. Try the paths for running or walking your dogs.... beautiful....watch the tree roots and mosquitoes right now UPDATE 6-12-25
Nice place to spend some time just enjoying nature on the short trails.
The walk was beautiful and everything was so green, but it was a super short walk. I am new to the area, and I was looking for more of a hike I guess. However, the area was nice, easy parking and very clean. The only downside was there was a lot of mosquitoes, and I'm from Florida :)
I love this spot for a quick jog with my dog. It's a good "hub" spot for a variety of "spoke" trails, especially with Michigan Ave & Textile Rd construction finished (December 2024)
Trail conditions & character
“The walk was beautiful and everything was so green, but it was a super short walk.”
Plan your run at Old Hickory Trail at Pittsfield Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- Websitepittsfield-mi.gov
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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