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West Side Recreational Trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 6 Google reviews · Running trail in Escanaba, Michigan · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of West Side Recreational Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 West Side Recreational Trail
The purist in me tries to snowshoe only when it makes a positive difference (i.e. more than a foot of snow on the ground), while the novelty-embracer in me seeks out every opportunity to break them out. The Lower Peninsula rarely gets deep enough snow to warrant snowshoes.
Really nice trail. Just on the outskirts of town. GPS is a little off, but drive a little further and look for the sign on the left.
Beautiful trail system, lots of rolling hills, trails, and mixed woods.
Trail conditions & character
“A 7-mile network of XC-ski and snowshoe trails traverse the hilly Menominee Drumlins and cedar swamps just west of town.”
“A beautiful snowy wonderland awaits inside, and it’s only accessible in the winter, and only with the right gear.”
Plan your run at West Side Recreational Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Running trails near Escanaba
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Recreational Non-Motorized Pathway
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