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Pittsfield Preserve Walking Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 36 Google reviews · Running trail in Ann Arbor, Michigan · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Pittsfield Preserve Walking Trail'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 Pittsfield Preserve Walking Trail
“Let me first say this trail and park is a beautiful prairie habitat and forest that is so important for wildlife and I hope it stays protected for generations to come but .”
“It is very peaceful walking trails I enjoy it every time”
Prairie, wetlands and woods, looping trails, signage isn't intuitive, ticks in the summer; wear boots, most trails have wet areas. Glad Pittsfield preserved it. The birds and frogs are too! It's a nice slice of Michigan.
Great trail but full of ticks, be very careful with pets. Pulled 15 ticks off of her and three off me after an hour walk.
This is a wonderful path to bike or walk. My wife and I logged hundreds of miles on this path back when we lived on Stone School Road. The path is about 1 mile long starting near the intersection of Stone School Road and Ellsworth Road, and terminating near the intersection of Stone School Road and Morgan Road.
I like this park, its a 3 hour drive for me. The many different trails I think A to E, and how it changes scenery. From wooded areas, to what I call the wheat field. Just tall grass the deer will be hiding in. This also connects to a paved walking path that goes through a few cities.
Trail conditions & character
“The path has more bikers, so it's only a pain as my dog scares people and wants to keep pace with them, but doesn't like the idea of me on a bike.”
“It is very peaceful walking trails I enjoy it every time”
“The path is paved for most of the trail, but features a walkway with wooden planks near the Pittsfield wetland preserve.”
Plan your run at Pittsfield Preserve Walking Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitepittsfield-mi.gov
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–8:30 PM |
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