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Shelby Trailhead on Hart-Montague Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Running trail in Shelby, Michigan · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Shelby Trailhead on Hart-Montague 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.
Park with bike trails and a public restroom.
What runners say about Shelby Trailhead on Hart-Montague Trail
“Clean trail, friendly folks in town.”
“Trail is well shaded and smooth which made for a quiet peaceful ride.”
This is a great path whether you're a local using it for everyday exercise or exploring Michigan's bike trails! Formerly the Pere Marquette railway, the Rail Trail runs through Oceana County connecting many of its major towns and Montague in Muskegon County at its southern most stretch.
I used to walk these trails as a child until we moved away. It was nice coming back to see it has been well taken care of and to see many people still using it to walk, bike, exercise. Nice shade along the way 😊
Trail is well shaded and smooth which made for a quiet peaceful ride. We rode from Shelby to Hart and enjoyed the 8.5 miles each way.
Great place to stop while biking along the trail. Large open structure and restrooms. Easy access to Shelby's downtown.
Trail conditions & character
“Trail is well shaded and smooth which made for a quiet peaceful ride.”
Plan your run at Shelby Trailhead on Hart-Montague 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitemichigandnr.com
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 |
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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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Otto Nature Preserve
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