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Quarton Lake
4.6 ★★★★★ 341 Google reviews · Running trail in Birmingham, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Quarton Lake'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.
Lakefront parkland offering nature trails, fishing piers, sculpture & waterfalls.
What runners say about Quarton Lake
“Very nicely maintained area to walk around the lake, with trees, flowers, and ducks.”
“My only wish would be that fur parents pick up after their fur babies, especially since people use the beautiful scenery for memorable pictures like weddings and 1st birthdays.”
“It's a beautiful quiet little park with a walking path that is almost two miles long.”
Average in area but a cozy park. Good amount people loves spending time fishing there. Less crowded on Saturday afternoon. Good for a short walk. Specific recommendation for those who loves the sound of water. Walk beside the lake till the southern part of lake to find the water cascades.
It's a beautiful quiet little park with a walking path that is almost two miles long. It has so any beautiful spots for a picnic and even photography. It's nestled in a quiet neighborhood of gorgeous houses. I have done countless family portraits, maternity sessions and senior portraits here.
Hidden gem. Nice and quiet. Or you can just get away and walk and meditate. Very peaceful....Shhhh🤫 Don't tell anyone 🫣😉
Very nicely maintained area to walk around the lake, with trees, flowers, and ducks. It's mostly level ground with peastone surface. There are also a lot of beautiful and architecturally interesting homes to see if you look across the lake or over your opposite shoulder.
Trail conditions & character
“My only wish would be that fur parents pick up after their fur babies, especially since people use the beautiful scenery for memorable pictures like weddings and 1st birthdays.”
“It's a beautiful quiet little park with a walking path that is almost two miles long.”
Plan your run at Quarton Lake
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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitebhamgov.org
- Phone+1 248-530-1700
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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