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Scenic Overlook #2
4.7 ★★★★★ 231 Google reviews · Running trail in Novi, Michigan · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Scenic Overlook #2'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 a lake for fishing, plus a playground and picnic area.
What runners say about Scenic Overlook #2
“Beautiful water, clean and maintained grounds, great vibe.”
“Our walk around the Walled lake was beautiful and pleasant 😍 There's the Lakeshore park nearby where we parked our car and walked around.”
“Definitely would reccommend if someone wanted a place to walk that is surprisingly quiet for being near the street.”
Love this place. Very nice scenic view of the entire lake. Clean throughout the park. A good place for running, biking, brisk walking and for me, to meet up with my classmates doing yoga.
Nice park in Novi area for a brisk walk or to enjoy the lake view. This place has some open space to relax in the grass and have a few BBQ options. Parking lot can be busy at times but available. Also, there is an additional big parking lot near the beach entrance (5 mins walk from this spot).
Lovely view and well kept area but it's a small park. I went on a cloudy, slightly rainy day and it was still pretty busy in the late afternoon, I imagine it's very crowded on nice days. I did follow the bike trail to the other park which was nice to have that option for a longer walk
My husband an I come here often. We bring food or just walk the grounds. Theres always someone with a dog(on leashes) or biking. The view is beautiful in summer. Definitely would reccommend if someone wanted a place to walk that is surprisingly quiet for being near the street.
Trail conditions & character
“Our walk around the Walled lake was beautiful and pleasant 😍 There's the Lakeshore park nearby where we parked our car and walked around.”
“Definitely would reccommend if someone wanted a place to walk that is surprisingly quiet for being near the street.”
“Parking lot can be busy at times but available.”
Plan your run at Scenic Overlook #2
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitecityofnovi.org
- Phone+1 248-347-0400
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am–9:30 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 |
Running trails near Novi
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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