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Trail 47 MTB Trailhead (East)

3.9 ★★★★☆ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Westland, Michigan · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Trail 47 MTB Trailhead (East)'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.

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Open 24hDog-friendly

What runners say about Trail 47 MTB Trailhead (East)

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (10 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

The Trail 47 MTB Trailhead is a great beginners trail with light to moderate difficulty. There is a decent level of elevation change of approximately 80 feet varying along the trail that snakes between large trees, and the river. Most trail riders are polite, mindful of not leaving a mess and appreciate the nature.

★★★★☆ — Realbc7 , Feb 2023

I work midnights and when I get off work at 4 in the morning my dog and I go hiking here until daylight and we both love it!!

★★★★★ — Everlyshady , Jun 2019

The trail was beautiful. If you're looking to take a bike ride, walk or even just sit and enjoy the breeze, this is the spot to do it.

★★★★★ — Moosiq , May 2021

Nice trail. Winds down the river. Couple of cool bridges. Dog park nearby.

★★★★☆ — Chris , Mar 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 10 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“I work midnights and when I get off work at 4 in the morning my dog and I go hiking here until daylight and we both love it!”

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Plan your run at Trail 47 MTB Trailhead (East)

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.
  • 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 Trail 47 MTB Trailhead (East)

Hawthorn Park Dr, Westland, MI 48185

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Running trails near Westland

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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.