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Scio Woods Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 124 Google reviews · Running trail in Ann Arbor, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Scio Woods Preserve'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.
Nature preserve featuring hiking trails in a forested area that are also suitable for kids.
What runners say about Scio Woods Preserve
“UPDATE 6-19-2926 Beautiful and good for running, walking, etc.”
“There are a couple private paths that lead off the main loop to private property, but the trail is well marked and there is a map at the trail head.”
UPDATE 6-19-2926 Beautiful and good for running, walking, etc. if you are running please put your head in a safe place, watch for rocks and debris, logs, sticks. Make sure you use tick and mosquito creams, sprays. Just saying, a Vast place 💯 acres and acres
Get back over the first Hill to station 1 and it starts to feel like woods and less like roadside. We we went on a warm January day, trail was quiet. At least three ponds that are probably teeming with life in the spring.
This is a nice short hiking trail. Easy to stop in and walk a mile or two. The trees are amazing and it is home to a basswood preserve so keep your eyes open for those beauties. There is enough change in grade to provide some challenge, but not so much as to prohibit walking with kids,strollers, pets or seniors.
Great place for a low impact hike. No hills, some muddy areas if it's rainy. Nice to see changes through seasons. It's a preserve so there's no facilities. All trails app has several paths. Loop is around 2 miles.
Trail conditions & character
“Great place in the west side for walks or runs, nice slow elevation changes, kid friendly, half mile and 1.”
“UPDATE 6-19-2926 Beautiful and good for running, walking, etc.”
“careful entering the parking lot though as there are a couple potholes that could use filled.”
“There are a couple private paths that lead off the main loop to private property, but the trail is well marked and there is a map at the trail head.”
“There are a couple private paths that lead off the main loop to private property, but the trail is well marked and there is a map at the trail head.”
“No hills, some muddy areas if it's rainy.”
“The trail is well maintained, pretty flat there's very minimal elevation gain.”
Plan your run at Scio Woods Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewashtenaw.org
- Phone+1 734-971-6337
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
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