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Riverview Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 130 Google reviews · Running trail in Flushing, Michigan · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Riverview 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.
Riverfront trail (sometimes paved) for walking (dog-friendly), hiking and biking.
What runners say about Riverview Trail
“The path is well maintained and has lots of beautiful views.”
“Beautiful place highly recommend going there for a nice get away from the world.”
“I love to walk and run this trail which connects the park to downtown.”
“It's family friendly and has lots of trails you can go on, even some more rustic ones through the woods.”
“Beautiful place to walk my dogs and some spots along the trail to get a drink.”
The trail is well kept by park management. We have a bench dedicated to my mother-in-law, who is now deceased. It's in a beautiful spot. I love to walk and run this trail which connects the park to downtown. I also trained for the WorldVision half marathon here.
Very nice trail along the river. As soon as you walk away from town, you hear the birds singing and not so much of the hustle downtown Flushing. Beautiful place to walk my dogs and some spots along the trail to get a drink. It's definitely worth the visit.
I walk this trail frequently. It's clean and safe. The 5k route takes you on sidewalks through town too. Bathrooms are available in the park area and a drinking fountain too. Part of the trail follows the Flint River. It's a popular place to walk dogs too.
Very relaxing, paved, easy to walk trail. And I was completely taken aback by the kindness of every single person I passed. This must be one of the friendliest cities in the United States. All races, all ages, and yet everyone was smiling at each other, friendly, and in some cases helpful.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful place highly recommend going there for a nice get away from the world.”
“Beautiful place to walk my dogs and some spots along the trail to get a drink.”
“A nice, paved walking path that runs right along the river!”
“Bathrooms are available in the park area and a drinking fountain too.”
Plan your run at Riverview Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Running trails near Flushing
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Riverview Park
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Creekview Trail
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Flushing County Park
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Flushing Township Nature Park
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Picnic-friendly park featuring groomed trails for hiking, plus a riverside observation deck.
