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St Clair Hiking Trail rest area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 29 Google reviews · Running trail in St Clair, Michigan · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
3 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from St Clair Hiking Trail rest area'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.

3 miOpen 24hScenicDog-friendly

What runners say about St Clair Hiking Trail rest area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (29 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Rustic, well kept, friendly fellow hikers beautiful any time of year.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Rustic, well kept, friendly fellow hikers beautiful any time of year.”

Great somewhat hidden spot that I use mostly for XC skiing. Usually only a few other people here. Easy to get in a 3 mile trek. One nice hill for the more adventurous. Most of the photos are easy to correlate with the included picture of the map.

★★★★★ — Bradley , Feb 2021

Beautiful trail and well maintained. Highly recommended for running, hiking or a walk with the family. Just be aware of the mosquitoes, they are everywhere.

★★★★★ — Michael , Jun 2022

Trails are a little over grown. Resting area is beautiful.good spot to get out and stretch while kayaking. Even the porter potty is well maintained. Smells good too. No joke! Lol

★★★★☆ — Hillary , Jul 2017

Excellent trail for families. We enjoy going there with our two children and our dog. Its absolutely beautiful in the fall season 😍

★★★★★ — Ivonne , Nov 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 29 reviews →

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.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Rustic, well kept, friendly fellow hikers beautiful any time of year.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“A great place to "beach" your pontoon and let the dogs cool off and stretch their paws!”

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Plan your run at St Clair Hiking Trail rest area

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • Distance3 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

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 St Clair Hiking Trail rest area

St Clair, Michigan

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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.