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Reeds Lake Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Running trail in East Grand Rapids, Michigan · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Reeds Lake Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Reeds Lake Trail
“Due to location, this is a very busy trail, (boat docking area and multiple schools nearby) extremely well maintained but too small for how popular it is.”
“It’s close by it’s beautiful sometimes I get up early in the morning because the way the benches sit at the end of the dock you can watch the sunrise.”
“Great trsils well marked.”
“Basically flat, with some small hills, variety scenery, pretty, peaceful, friendly passerbys”
Absolutely gorgeous and such a peaceful little evening walk! We go here all the time and it’s so awesome to see the rain gardens, wildflowers, water, and wildlife such as deer that roam the area! Definitely would recommend if you can!
Beautiful trail along Reeds Lake and an amazing place for a walk/run/photo taking. I love coming here and it is such a peaceful area in Grand Rapids. Great activity after or before spending time in Gaslight Villiage. It is also very clean and well maintained
It’s close by it’s beautiful sometimes I get up early in the morning because the way the benches sit at the end of the dock you can watch the sunrise. A lot of wildlife great for pictures. I use for my TikTok walk in natures.
This is my favorite paved trail in the city. It's about 4 miles around the lake, mostly through neighborhoods. Very well marked. Great for walkers, dog walkers, runners, and families on bikes.
Trail conditions & character
“It’s close by it’s beautiful sometimes I get up early in the morning because the way the benches sit at the end of the dock you can watch the sunrise.”
“Basically flat, with some small hills, variety scenery, pretty, peaceful, friendly passerbys”
Plan your run at Reeds Lake Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
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