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Wagner Drive Waterfall

4.4 ★★★★☆ 134 Google reviews · Running trail in Battle Creek, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Wagner Drive Waterfall'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.

MixedScenic

Paved, boardwalked recreation area featuring a waterfall, fishing and river views.

What runners say about Wagner Drive Waterfall

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (134 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Our family went here to see this place and it was beautiful and clean, they take well care of this area.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Would not call this a waterfall, but scenic to sit and enjoy the sound of flowing water to soothe one's mind”

Absolutely beautiful. Had no idea this little gem was right here in B.C! Nice pavilion to sit and eat above the waterfall. Neat path to walk down to it as well.

★★★★★ — A. , Jul 2023

Would not call this a waterfall, but scenic to sit and enjoy the sound of flowing water to soothe one's mind

★★★★☆ — Enn , Jul 2020

One of my family's favorite spots. Walking, exploring and fishing all things to do here.

★★★★★ — Queen , Jul 2025

I loved the boardwalk and the linear trail. My son skateboarded on most of it. There were quite a few folks back there partying so I wouldn't really bring kids there these days.

★★★★★ — Sarah , Jun 2022

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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 20 mentions

“Used to have a telescope so you could check out the waterfall but to no surprise it's been gone for years now.”

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🪵 Boardwalk 2 mentions

“Couple nice spots to fish there and along the boardwalk nearby.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Wagner Drive Waterfall

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.

Hours

Monday 6 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–11 PM
Thursday 6 AM–11 PM
Friday 6 AM–11 PM
Saturday 6 AM–11 PM
Sunday 6 AM–11 PM

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 Wagner Drive Waterfall

795 Wagner Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49017

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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.