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Price Nature Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 242 Google reviews · Running trail in Saginaw, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 3 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Price 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.
Well-maintained 3-mile long trail system that takes hikers through forested land, alongside a playground.
What runners say about Price Nature Center
“Right inside the drop-off entrance there's a nice clean bathroom with a changing table and benches, and just past that there's a playground and a covered area with picnic tables.”
“What a beautiful spot to visit after a good rain; well-kept trails, gorgeous views, and all the mushrooms you could ever want.”
“This quiet park has well maintained and clearly marked trails.”
Beautiful, clean & well maintained trail. Great spot for mushroom hunting as well as bringing the kids. My 4 year old son was able to hike 2 miles no problem at all. Plenty to see along the trails as well. People were out and nice also.
Great place to run, or walk, miles of wonderful trails, I thank Jesus that I found this place!
This is a really nice nature center! Plenty of parking that has a good amount of shade, and lots of benches throughout the trail. Right inside the drop-off entrance there's a nice clean bathroom with a changing table and benches, and just past that there's a playground and a covered area with picnic tables.
Who needs to ride up north for some awesome walking/cycling trails when we have some great trails here just minutes away.
Trail conditions & character
“What a beautiful spot to visit after a good rain; well-kept trails, gorgeous views, and all the mushrooms you could ever want.”
“Right inside the drop-off entrance there's a nice clean bathroom with a changing table and benches, and just past that there's a playground and a covered area with picnic tables.”
“I walked the entire trail with an outdoor stroller, and it was not too bad considering it's a natural dirt path with lots of tree roots.”
“I walked the entire trail with an outdoor stroller, and it was not too bad considering it's a natural dirt path with lots of tree roots.”
Plan your run at Price Nature Center
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
- Distance3 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitesaginawcounty.com
- Phone(989) 790-5280
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–9 PM |
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