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Rogue River Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Running trail in Belmont, Michigan · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Rogue River 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.

LoopOpen 24h

What runners say about Rogue River Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (31 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Short trail along the Rogue River and along the DNR fish ponds to complete a loop back to Rogue River Park. There are three trailheads that enter the loop. I have only entered at Rogue River Park so I can’t speak to the other two. It’s a great hike for kids.

★★★★☆ — Dave , Nov 2024

A beautiful place to walk, run and fish. Calming and relaxing definitely worth visiting.

★★★★★ — Billy , Mar 2020

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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.

🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“Short trail along the Rogue River and along the DNR fish ponds to complete a loop back to Rogue River Park.”

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Plan your run at Rogue River Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.

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

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 Rogue River Trail

Packer Dr NE, Belmont, MI 49306

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Running trails near Belmont

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Rogue River Park

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LoopNatural surfaceDog-friendly

Multiuse park featuring a playground, tennis courts and picnic tables, alongside a river viewpoint.

under a mile away

Versluis Park

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Scenic

Park featuring a lake with a small beach and fishing, plus a playground and picnic areas with grills.

1.8 miles away

Merrell Trail

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Natural surface

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Pickett Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 152 reviews

Rockford, MI

Dog-friendly

Dog park, playground and river trails for long walks, plus picnic tables and swings.

2.6 miles away

Upper rogue pullout

4.3 ★★★★☆ 9 reviews

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3.0 miles away

White Pine Trail - Access Point

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Scenic

3.2 miles away

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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.