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Wildlife Woods Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 95 Google reviews · Running trail in Novi, Michigan · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Wildlife Woods 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.

Stroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

Picnic destination and recreation area offering pickleball courts and a playground.

What runners say about Wildlife Woods Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (95 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Nice peaceful park. The pavilion my brother and his wife rented it for their son's graduation party. It was so NICE! There were 6 or 8 picnic tables and restrooms for both men and women right there in this building connected to the pavilion! The area has lots of room for kids to run around and enjoy themselves.

★★★★★ — Carol , Jul 2020

Great gathering place for family and friends with a large pavilion, pickle ball courts and walking trails.

★★★★★ — Yun , Aug 2022

A very relaxing walking trail. I have raved about it. Also got the most amazing pictures of the sunset!!

★★★★★ — Jill , Jul 2022

Great place for a short hike in the woods (~2 miles round trip) that was near to Novi.

★★★★★ — Edward , Jun 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 95 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.

🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“There were 6 or 8 picnic tables and restrooms for both men and women right there in this building connected to the pavilion!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Love the new parking and entrance off Wixom rd.”

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Plan your run at Wildlife Woods Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitecityofnovi.org
  • Phone+1 248-347-0400
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 am–9 pm
Tuesday 8 am–9 pm
Wednesday 8 am–9 pm
Thursday 8 am–9 pm
Friday 8 am–9 pm
Saturday 8 am–9 pm
Sunday 8 am–9 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 Wildlife Woods Park

26600 Wixom Rd, Novi, MI 48374

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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.