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River Bends Park MTB Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 203 Google reviews · Running trail in Shelby Township, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from River Bends Park MTB 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.
Park featuring trails, a playground, picnic tables, and a disc golf course, plus a restroom.
What runners say about River Bends Park MTB Trail
“Clean bathrooms, safe play equipment, and the pavilions are just far enough from the lot when you have little kids, but not too far to walk for the older folks!”
“Beautiful place but I found the paved trails to be a little too wide open for walking on really sunny days.”
My favorite local park. Lots of twisty trails and beautiful thick woods. Gunshots in the distance break the silence but on an early morning they are few. Connect to nature here.
Gorgeous park especially in the fall! Only complaint I have is the paved trail has no markings or signs throughout it whatsoever and doesn't warn you it keeps going into the Clinton river trail, so I got a bit longer of a workout than I wanted lol
Excellent beginner / intermediate trails. Bring your mountain bike and go for a ride. The main trails are crosscountry type single track. There is also a set of trails with jums amd drops that is more advanced, but shorter. There is also a paved path at the park that is great for walking, cycling, skating...
Nice assortment of MTB trails with a variety of difficulties. Clean restroom facilities and bike repair station located near the entrance of the Five K Trail. Get out and ride!
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful place but I found the paved trails to be a little too wide open for walking on really sunny days.”
“Beautiful place but I found the paved trails to be a little too wide open for walking on really sunny days.”
“Clean bathrooms, safe play equipment, and the pavilions are just far enough from the lot when you have little kids, but not too far to walk for the older folks!”
Plan your run at River Bends Park MTB Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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