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Seven Lakes State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,309 Google reviews · Running trail in Holly, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Seven Lakes State Park'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.
Popular camping park offers 230 acres of shoreline, fishing & trails criss-crossing diverse terrain.
What runners say about Seven Lakes State Park
“Like all state campgrounds, this one is extremely clean, it has water and sewage at the entrance, so you can fill the water tank or empty the sewage.”
“It was a peaceful night of crickets and a beautiful morning to wake up to.”
“Trails are very well marked, around 9 miles give or take a few, great for running or hiking.”
“Nonetheless, it is quiet during the week and even on the weekends when it's full, there are only 71 sites, so it can't get terribly busy.”
Wonderful State Park. Trails are very well marked, around 9 miles give or take a few, great for running or hiking. Great fishing on all of the lakes with shore access to fish most of them if you don't have a boat. Multiple playground areas, picnic tables, BBQ grills and pavilions.
This park is by far the best park for quite some distance well maintained buildings and roads (the few that are there) and beach, a boat launch, and miles and miles of walking paths.
Went for the first time and couldn't believe how big this state park is with about 7 different areas for beach leaving plenty of room for everyone without feeling crowded! Walked trails 4, 5, 6, and walked to the small opening at the end of trail 7. It was quite the walk but worth seeing all the nature.
I love this park! The trails are challenging and clearly marked. The trails are also maintained. There are plenty of lake views. Stunning!
Trail conditions & character
“It was a peaceful night of crickets and a beautiful morning to wake up to.”
“Nonetheless, it is quiet during the week and even on the weekends when it's full, there are only 71 sites, so it can't get terribly busy.”
Plan your run at Seven Lakes State Park
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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemichigandnr.com
- Phone(248) 634-7271
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–10 PM |
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