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The Hill Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Running trail in Boyne City, Michigan · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 2.5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from The Hill Nature 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.
What runners say about The Hill Nature Preserve
“Very peaceful and a beautiful place to enjoy nature!”
“It has hard packed and well marked trails through pine forests and clearings.”
“Such a wonderful set of trails and such a peaceful place to go for a quick hike”
Beautiful trails! Rarely do I encounter anyone while out for a little trek. Well maintained and offers a variety of views and vegetation changes. Highly recommend if you're looking for a leisurely cross-country hike. Kids and pet friendly.
This Nature Preserve is lovely. It has hard packed and well marked trails through pine forests and clearings. On Trail 8 you see views of Lake. Charlevoix and there is a raspberry patch, too. You can hear birds and other animals. It was serene and we didn't see anyone else while we were there.
Did night ski at the Hill preserve and really enjoyed the quiet, the nightscape views, the opportunity for off-trail Glade skiing, and the creature that rapidly and quietly blurred through the woods, leaving these tracks behind...
We walked three loops on the trail. The paths are very well marked and kept up. The preserve was not crowded; we only met one couple and a man and his dog. Very enjoyable.
Trail conditions & character
“Very peaceful and a beautiful place to enjoy nature!”
“It has hard packed and well marked trails through pine forests and clearings.”
“The preserve was not crowded; we only met one couple and a man and his dog.”
“Such a wonderful set of trails and such a peaceful place to go for a quick hike”
“It has nice groomed trails, up and down hills, tail system is about 2.”
Plan your run at The Hill Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance2.5 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitelandtrust.org
- Phone+1 231-347-0991
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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