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Wilcox Warnes Nature Sanctuary
4.4 ★★★★☆ 46 Google reviews · Running trail in Shelby Township, Michigan · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Wilcox Warnes Nature Sanctuary'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.
Nature reserve boasting hiking trails and wooden paths amid tall trees, plus boardwalks.
What runners say about Wilcox Warnes Nature Sanctuary
“Trails are well maintained and usually no or very few people.”
“That said, it is a beautiful respit from subdivisions and strip malls.”
“If you love a quiet stroll through a native woodland, you will love this park!”
A peaceful place for a short hike through tall trees and over streams. The loop is less than a mile.
First and foremost, this is a nature preserve, not a city or county park. It is privately owned but very generously open to the public for passive recreation. Trails are maintained by volunteers. Nature comes first, humans second. That said, it is a beautiful respit from subdivisions and strip malls.
Easily one of the most natural trails you could hope to find in suburbia. May it last forever. Not long, very natural, decently maintained, quieter than could be hoped. Love it.
Came here to test out new hiking boots, it was wet, muddy and a great time. Took about 45 minutes to walk both trails.
Trail conditions & character
“If you love a quiet stroll through a native woodland, you will love this park!”
“That said, it is a beautiful respit from subdivisions and strip malls.”
“Came here to test out new hiking boots, it was wet, muddy and a great time.”
Plan your run at Wilcox Warnes Nature Sanctuary
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- Websitemichigannature.org
- Phone(866) 233-2231
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
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