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Ramsdell Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Running trail in Clayton, 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 Ramsdell Park'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.

Dog-friendlyQuiet

What runners say about Ramsdell Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (33 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Be prepared for miles of walking, small steep hills and few muddy areas but well kept easy trails.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Quiet, outside, wood picnic tables on cement, mowed path to take hikes it's nice”

Has nice wide trails so you can walk next to your loved ones, dog friendly. Great place to collect wild flowers. I also love foraging here as mowing isn't to frequent right now we found strawberries all over, there are chives, grapes, blackberries, autumn olive and many nut bearing trees.

★★★★★ — Aint_Ur_Bizniz , Sep 2022

great trails for a family hike. While out I seen frogs, birds, deer, a busy beaver and more. its a blessing to have this land saved for all to enjoy. Thank you DAVID R. RAMSDELL for your gift.

★★★★★ — Eric , Jun 2022

Great park, much more to it than we expected! Many trails throughout with several ponds, very well maintained.

★★★★★ — Mark , Jul 2022

Quiet, outside, wood picnic tables on cement, mowed path to take hikes it's nice

★★★★☆ — Mary , Jun 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 33 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Has nice wide trails so you can walk next to your loved ones, dog friendly.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Quiet, outside, wood picnic tables on cement, mowed path to take hikes it's nice”

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Plan your run at Ramsdell Park

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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitelenawee.mi.us
  • Phone(517) 264-4508

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Ramsdell Park

Forrister Rd &, Glen Hill Hwy, Clayton, MI 49235

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.