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Wickes Park

3.9 ★★★★☆ 157 Google reviews · Running trail in Saginaw, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Wickes Park'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.

Natural surfaceRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Calm spot featuring a playground, disk golf and biking trail, along with a river view.

What runners say about Wickes Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (157 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Excellent disc golf course, very well maintained and a good mix of open areas and wooded.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Definitely not quiet and not child friendly due to excessive loud and very profane language.”

Secluded. Large parking area. Has place to launch paddle boat. Looks like great spot to fish.Also has paved bike trails along river.

★★★★★ — Bobbie , Jul 2023

It's a 4 mile paddle from where M13 crosses the Cass River to this spot at Wickes Park on the map. It's a nice paddle up short stretches of multiple rivers. The boat ramp was under construction with a lot of workers and trucks working on the ramp.

★★★★☆ — Chuck , Aug 2024

Nice, easy place for ice fishing. Good parking lot, easy river access, short walk. Definitely not quiet and not child friendly due to excessive loud and very profane language.

★★★★☆ — Tom , Jan 2018

Nice park for walking, biking or fishing. Some parts of the park or run down

★★★★☆ — Rico , Jun 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 157 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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Definitely not quiet and not child friendly due to excessive loud and very profane language.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“Good parking lot, easy river access, short walk.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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🚻 Restrooms

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Plan your run at Wickes Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitesaginawcounty.com
  • Phone(989) 790-5280

Hours

Monday 7 AM–9:30 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday 7 AM–9:30 PM
Friday 7 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday 7 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday 7 AM–9:30 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 Wickes Park

Saginaw, Michigan

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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.