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Riverbend Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · Running trail in Holt, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Riverbend Natural Area'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.
Hiking trails, mountain biking, disc golf, and picnicking are available at this area with scenic river views.
What runners say about Riverbend Natural Area
“A beautiful trail complete with lots of picnic pavillions for gathering.”
“Awesome place for mountain biking or hiking/jogging through serene trails”
Walk, bike, ski and run. I have done all here and it's always enjoyable. Trails of every sort except pavement. There are wide main trails and narrow single tracks. You can stay flat or play on some decent little hills. Lots of wildlife and some beautiful river views.
I like riding the trail developed by the Mid Michigan mountain bike Association. It's the right amount of challenge and strenuous effort for me.
Park with hiking, biking, and skiing trails. From Riverbend you can easily travel North to Burchfield or south to McNamara landing. For mountain biking, this is where I usually get on the trail.
Sweet disc golf courses and mountain bike trails. The staff really do a great job of maintaining and enhancing this park.
Trail conditions & character
“A beautiful trail complete with lots of picnic pavillions for gathering.”
“Awesome place for mountain biking or hiking/jogging through serene trails”
Plan your run at Riverbend Natural Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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
- Websitepk.ingham.org
- Phone+1 517-676-2233
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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