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Yates Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 709 Google reviews · Running trail in Rochester Hills, 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 Yates 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.
Family-friendly oasis featuring apple cider and donuts, plus a petting zoo and ponies.
What runners say about Yates Park
“Saw the beautiful trail and water, didn't get to experience it but I'll be back for sure.”
Nice little park across the street to Yates Cider Mill and along the Clinton River. Crossing the bridge over the river leads to trails connecting to another park. A common place to launch kayaks or just relax.
Best cider in Michigan. They used to pasteurize their ciders so it had slight unpleasant flavor but now they do UV treatment instead so cider is fresh and lasts a while. Also have a very nice nature trail. The loop takes about 30-40 minutes.
May 2021 - great donuts, and in a building behind the barn you can get ice cream. Nice trails and a good spot to take some pictures with the family.
Getting there at 1pm you can get in the store easily but as the day went it got busier with a line. The good thing the line moves quickly. There was a petting zoo, plus fudge shop, ponies and other items in the main area.
Trail conditions & character
“Saw the beautiful trail and water, didn't get to experience it but I'll be back for sure.”
“Ample parking spaces are provided, though it is not a large parking facility.”
“On a sunny but cold day, plenty of young families with kids and dogs came to enjoy apple cider, doughnuts and nature.”
“I haven't used the little restroom this year, if it's even open, but it's not really the greatest😜.”
Plan your run at Yates 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiterochesterhills.org
- Phone(248) 656-4753
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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