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Tonquish/Ellsworth Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Running trail in Westland, Michigan · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Tonquish/Ellsworth Trailhead'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 Tonquish/Ellsworth Trailhead
Hiking and MTB trail. Access the trail head near the Oak Grove Parking Lot on Ann Arbor trail West of Nankin Lake. The trail follows Tonquish creek into the Holliday Reserve. This trail has had repairs and new bridges added for crossing the creek. A boardwalk section near the East Trailhead is very nice.
Beautiful nature trail, nice clear dirt path next to the river. Connects to other trails. Lots of wildlife and bird sounds.
Short trail with not too much to see along the way. But it's not too difficult to navigate. It was extremely buggy when we visited. So bring bug spray.
Ellsworth Trail is a beautiful path through the woods. Ideally with children, since there is a lot of wildlife to discover.
Trail conditions & character
“Access the trail head near the Oak Grove Parking Lot on Ann Arbor trail West of Nankin Lake.”
“Beautiful nature trail, nice clear dirt path next to the river.”
Plan your run at Tonquish/Ellsworth Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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
- Websitehnpa.org
Running trails near Westland
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Holliday Nature Preserve
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Nature reserve and park with 5 miles of pathways through the woods popular for hiking.
Nankin Mills Recreation Area
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Nankin Lake Park Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 130 reviews
Park with a lake providing opportunities for fishing, walking, kayaking, and biking, plus a waterfall.
Nankin Mills Nature Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 139 reviews
Free nature center featuring exhibits on the history of the area and its wildlife (including live turtles) or reptiles, plus trails.
Wayne County Parks
4.6 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
Park offering picnic tables and trails for walking and biking.