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Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts in Michigan
Michigan has 156 trails with hills and elevation in this directory, across 96 cities and towns — Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Marquette and 92 more. Climbing and vert — hill repeats, and the strength flat running never builds.
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Warren Dunes State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 9,482 reviews
Beech & maple-forested park provides peaceful riverside hikes, picnic space & 311 acres of terrain.
Dune Climb
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,370 reviews
Expansive dunes for uphill sand climbs with water views & challenging hikes to Lake Michigan.
Maybury State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,133 reviews
Trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding & cross-country skiing, plus a working educational farm.
Hawk Island Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,065 reviews
100-acre, all-seasons park with a vehicle entrance fee features swimming, trails & snowboarding.
Saugatuck Dunes State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,836 reviews
Day-use preserve featuring 2.5 miles of shoreline, bird-watching & trails to coastal dunes & woods.
Heritage Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,582 reviews
Outdoor space with hiking & cross-country skiing trails, a picnic area, volleyball courts & more.
Innovation Hills
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,919 reviews
Large park with a river running through it, plus a paved trail & a nature-themed playground.
Pinckney Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,766 reviews
Several fishing lakes plus biking & hiking trails galore adorn this 11,000-acre park with camping.
Gaylord State Forest Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,795 reviews
Wooded expanse laced with mapped trails for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing & snow-shoeing.
Fitzgerald Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,546 reviews
Park with trails for hiking, a playground, picnic tables, and facilities for baseball and disc golf.
Bloomer Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,476 reviews
City park known for its unique 1/8-mile bicycle racing oval boasts all-year sport & activity spaces.
Riverside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,441 reviews
Riverfront park with play equipment, a footpath, picnic shelter, barbecue facilities & canoe launch.
Rosy Mound Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,381 reviews
Park featuring hiking trails, an overlook, and picnic tables, plus views of the lake and dunes.
Richmond Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,436 reviews
Large park featuring various sports facilities, plus trails, a playground, a pond & an outdoor pool.
Plymouth Township Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,327 reviews
80-acre community park with 4 baseball diamonds, a fishing pond & a kids' splash pad.
Grand Mere State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,277 reviews
Park with a mile-long shoreline known for sand dunes, undeveloped land & 3 inland lakes.
Lake Harbor Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,134 reviews
Lakeside 189-acre park with a beach, scenic walkways, wooded trails, picnic areas & fishing.
Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,130 reviews
Wooded park traversed by trails and featuring a boulder-scattered area and a lake.
Creasey Bicentennial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,120 reviews
Public park with a playground, picnic tables, a splash pad, and athletic fields and courts.
Munson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 995 reviews
Child-friendly park with a skateboard area and a pond for sledding on its hill.
Pigeon Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 960 reviews
A 444-acre park featuring multi-use trails plus a lodge, winter skiing & sledding.
David H Shepherd Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 979 reviews
Relaxed family venue with playground, ball diamond & basketball court, picnic tables & events.
Burchfield Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 887 reviews
540-acre park circling Grand River features boating, fishing, swimming & trails for hiking & biking.
Lillie Park South
4.6 ★★★★★ 902 reviews
Park with a lake, 2 ponds, a boardwalk & sports fields plus asphalt, wood-chip & limestone trails.
Marshbank Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 877 reviews
Park with hiking trails, lake views, fishing, volleyball, and picnic areas.
Provin Trails Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 860 reviews
46-acre forested park with interconnected loops of natural trails for hiking & cross-country skiing.
Civic Center Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 832 reviews
City park featuring a playground, picnic tables, and barbecue grills, plus a splash pad.
Lookout Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 845 reviews
Down-to-earth spot featuring grassy areas, swings and picnic tables for relaxation, plus sweeping vistas of the city.
Beachwood Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 822 reviews
Recreation area with basketball and pickleball courts, trails, and picnic tables, plus a playground and beach.
Civic Center Park Madison Heights
4.6 ★★★★★ 778 reviews
Amenities include a playground, grills, athletic courts & fields, sledding hills & a skate park.
North Bay Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 741 reviews
139-acre lakefront park offering fishing, wildlife & boardwalk/dirt trails through woods & wetlands.
Midland City Forest Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 719 reviews
Multi-use, tree-lined park offering walking and hiking trails, plus toboggan runs and an ice rink.
Granger Meadows Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 701 reviews
A 75-acre park with picnic shelters, playground & summer sports, plus sledding & skating in winter.
Beverly Hills Village Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 666 reviews
Manicured, 9-hole disc golf course with wooded holes, plus playgrounds and volleyball courts.
Aman Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 660 reviews
Scenic natural area featuring self-guided hiking & cross-country ski trails for year-round use.
Arcadia Dunes: The C.S. Mott Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 632 reviews
Popular preserve, featuring 15+ miles of trails through dunes and woodland, plus an accessible lookout point with lake views.
Hemlock Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 718 reviews
Outdoor green space providing a children's playground, splash pad, sports fields & picnic tables.
West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 604 reviews
Public wildlife viewing area with walking trails meandering between forests & wetlands.
Eastpointe Spindler Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 632 reviews
Public park with picnic tables and a playground, plus tennis courts, and a disc golf course.
Bird Hills Nature Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 575 reviews
The city's largest park at 161 acres, this hilly green space offers unpaved woodland hiking trails.
Farmington Hills Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 504 reviews
Rustic building with realistic animal dioramas, plus educational programs & activities for kids.
McHattie Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 495 reviews
Community park featuring slides, walking trails, gazebos and a sledding hill, along with picnic tables, volleyball courts, a baseball field and an ice-skating rink.
Seidman Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 488 reviews
Wooded natural area with walking trails, popular for cross-country skiing in winter.
Montibeller Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 473 reviews
Park featuring a playground, walking trails & picnic areas, plus sports facilities & restrooms.
Genoa Township Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 447 reviews
Park featuring a basketball court, a soccer field, play areas and sledding hill.
Physicians Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 447 reviews
City park featuring a playground, picnic tables, splash pad, and pavilion, plus a walking path.
Huron Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 453 reviews
Fenced public park featuring picnic areas, a skate park, basketball and baseball fields, and playground equipment.
Madeline Bertrand County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 423 reviews
18 holes of disc golf, plus hiking & a playground, in forested environs along the St. Joseph River.
Lincoln Brick Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 419 reviews
Trails through the woods and over a bridge at this park with river access and a quarry.
McKinley Barrier Free Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 409 reviews
Air-themed family park boasting a fire-truck playground and another one shaped like an airplane, plus a sandbox.
Boardman Lake Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 379 reviews
Paved, shaded lakeside path for biking and strolling, with bridges and benches.
Crahen Valley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 392 reviews
Dog-friendly park featuring picnic tables, ponds and streams along with marked and unmarked paths.
North Ottawa Dunes
4.8 ★★★★★ 361 reviews
Natural area for hiking with marked paths that lead to a beach or lake, plus sand dunes.
Bow in the Clouds Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 382 reviews
Sprawling nature conservation site with woods & wetlands, wildlife, walking paths & a boardwalk.
Highland Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 350 reviews
Trails, campgrounds, lakes, and a beach on 5,900 acres are featured at this outdoor state park.
Lapeer Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 357 reviews
Peaceful park featuring playgrounds, volleyball courts and a basketball court for open play.
Rockport State Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 340 reviews
Park with trails and a rocky beach where visitors hunt for fossils such as Petoskey stones.
Booth Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 339 reviews
Recreation space with a castlelike play structure for kids, an artificial turf hill & a trail.
Upper Macatawa Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 324 reviews
Paved park with a mix of terrains including wetlands, meadows, hills and woodlands.
Martin Road Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 332 reviews
Spacious site with basketball hoops, picnic pavilions, an in-line rink, sledding path & playground.
Mt. Marquette Overlook
4.8 ★★★★★ 304 reviews
Road to a mountain top with a trail for hiking and biking.
Plaster Creek Family Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 332 reviews
Park featuring a ball diamond & tennis courts, plus a playground, restrooms & a picnic shelter.
Kelly Lake Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 306 reviews
Park featuring a fishing dock, a boat launch & a beach, plus a pavilion & a sledding hill.
Highland Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 296 reviews
City park, also known as Highland Park, featuring playgrounds, a rock wall, soccer and football fields, and nature trails.
Sugarloaf Mountain Observation Decks
4.9 ★★★★★ 246 reviews
Scenic observation spot with 360° views of Lake Superior and the surrounding Marquette area.
Overlook Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 260 reviews
Park featuring a viewing point, picnic tables, and a public restroom, plus opportunities for sledding.
Cascade Peace Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 223 reviews
Hilly park offering dirt and gravel paths for hiking, walking, running and skiing.
Sleeping Bear Point Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 220 reviews
Hiking area offering a 2.8-mi. trail through dunes and forest to a beach on Lake Michigan.
Green Point Dunes
4.8 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Nature preserve featuring hiking trails through forested dunes, and scenic views of a lake and beach.
Pelizzari Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 216 reviews
Nature preserve with well-marked trails for hiking, snowshoeing, and jogging, plus benches.
Lillian Anderson Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 202 reviews
Place featuring well-maintained hiking paths for strolling, jogging, dog-walking, and more.
Cherry Hill Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 197 reviews
Well-maintained park featuring a mix of wooden boardwalks through various swampy areas, alongside dirt paths, hilly terrain and grasslands.
Douglas Evans Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 207 reviews
Conserved 18-acre urban natural area enjoyed by walkers, with an array of native plants.
Clay Cliffs Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy
4.8 ★★★★★ 191 reviews
Beautiful forested hiking spot featuring meadows, cliffs, an overlook and a lake view.
Gilbert Willis Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 197 reviews
46-acre park with ball fields, tennis & basketball courts, a walking/jogging loop & a playground.
Chipman Preserve-Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy
4.7 ★★★★★ 187 reviews
Free nature preserve with well-maintained trails, prairies, woods, and opportunities for birdwatching.
Hewen’s Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 191 reviews
Quiet park featuring miles of trails for hiking, biking and dog-walking, as well as a pond.
Wolf Tree Nature Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 184 reviews
Park featuring a network of forested paths, along with meadows and hills.
Maple Bay Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 180 reviews
Hiking trails and a beach are found at this nature preserve along the Lake Michigan shore.
Maple Hill Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 167 reviews
Family-friendly park that has hiking and biking trails, plus picnic benches.
LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 172 reviews
Tranquil nature area with meadows and walking paths, plus lots of birdlife and wildflowers.
Lakeview Trailhead (West)
4.7 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
Scenic area with biking and walking trails along Newburgh Lake.
North Meridian Road Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
Family-friendly park with soccer fields, trails and a sledding hill.
Joseph J. Delia Jr. Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
Community park featuring ball fields, a tennis court, a dog park, playground, and picnic spots.
Highland Rec MTB
4.8 ★★★★★ 129 reviews
Park offering hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails, plus historical interest.
Mundy Miracle Commons Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Park featuring paved trails for walking and biking, plus picnic tables and a public restroom.
Clinton River Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Area for hiking and biking with a paved trail and a public restroom.
Hogback Mountain Trail Head
4.9 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
Southern trailhead leading to Hogback Mountain via a loop featuring a creek and summit views.
Scio Woods Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Nature preserve featuring hiking trails in a forested area that are also suitable for kids.
Valley Spur
4.7 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
Hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing are offered at this area with many family-friendly trails.
Jaycee Bicentennial Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
Open area featuring kids’ play areas (with slides), as well as pavilions, a track and sledding.
Van Buren Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
Park offering a beach, a playground, sledding hill, and trails, plus picnic facilities.
Atlas County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
Dog-friendly park featuring marked paths, including a gently rolling trail and a wide-mowed trail.
Boardman Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
Neighborhood park for dog walks and sledding in winter, plus a playground, exercise gear and picnic tables.
Alpine Estates Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
Relaxed park featuring playgrounds for multiple age groups as well as sports courts. Trails for walking are also on-site.
Black Creek Nature Sanctuary
4.8 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Nature preserve featuring hiking trails, a beach, and dunes.
Milford Trail Access
4.7 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
Well-maintained venue featuring paved pathways for hiking and dog walking, plus picnic tables.
Mosquito Creek Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
Loop, sand-piled, beginner-friendly, intermediate and advanced bike trails.
Russell and Miriam Grinnell Memorial Nature Sanctuary
4.9 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
Hiking route, with views from rock outcroppings and dense forests, atop Bare Bluff.
Kosch-Headwaters Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Nature preserve with well-maintained trails for walks through fields and forest.
Eastpointe Spindler Park-sled hill
4.6 ★★★★★ 89 reviews
Community park with disc golf, tennis, sledding, picnic tables, and a public restroom.
Fox Science Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Former gravel pit transformed into a nature preserve with trails for hiking and birdwatching.
Van Buren Street Dunes
4.5 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
Sand dunes and nature trails meander through this serene park featuring wooded sections.
Diggins Hill Community Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 87 reviews
Outdoor recreation spot with facilities for tennis, disc golf, sledding, and pickleball, plus a grill.
Van Buren Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Paved path for walking, biking and running that joins a state park and lakefront.
Lakeshore MTB Trailhead (North)
4.7 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Area popular with mountain bikers featuring trails suitable for beginners and intermediate riders.
Haggerty West Recreation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Long green belt with a 20-mile sidewalk and picturesque lakes, good for running and biking.
Deerfield Hills Nature Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
Public nature preserve with hiking trails through forests, wetlands, and around a pond, plus a dock.
Pine Haven Trails
4.5 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
Wooded park featuring hiking and biking trails that range from short loops to an extensive trek.
Saugatuck Dunes North Outer Loop Beach Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Hiking area with sand dunes, and beach access offering varying levels of difficulty.
Miller Nature Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Kid-friendly park with forested trails.
Dune Harbor Park Muskegon County
4.4 ★★★★☆ 75 reviews
Lakeside park offering a trail for walking, plus on-leash dogs.
Black Pond Woods Nature Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
Park with picnic tables and kid-friendly hiking trails, plus plants and a bridge.
Nan Weston Nature Preserve at Sharon Hollow
4.7 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
Nature preserve known for its wildflowers and other native plants, and boardwalks.
Marshall Nature Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 65 reviews
Relaxed nature preserve featuring dirt trails for hiking, walking and mountain biking.
John F Kennedy Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 65 reviews
Kitchel/Lindquist/Hartger Dunes Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 64 reviews
114-acre protected area offering sand dunes, nature trails, sledding & cross-country skiing.
Penosha Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
Kid-friendly area featuring hiking trails and mountain biking.
Bluffs Nature Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 60 reviews
39-acre forested park featuring a variety of rugged hiking & biking trails & scenic ridge views.
Clay Cliffs
4.5 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
Wooded park featuring trails, as well as a creek and clay cliffs.
Miller Creek Nature Reserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
Hiking trails meander through 66 acres of forest, swamps & meadows in a tranquil urban park.
Florence Maxwell Audubon Woods Preserve
4.9 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
Secluded preserve featuring wooded trails, some along the Chippewa River and others with inclines.
Otto Nature Preserve
4.9 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
Wooded nature preserve featuring easy-to-follow hiking trails for walkers and their pets.
Davison Hogbacks
4.6 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
Unassuming local destination featuring wooded trails for hiking and hills for sledding, plus opportunities for horseback riding.
Cedar Run Creek Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
Quiet park with trails for hiking and snowshoeing, plus lake and creek views.
Pine Ridge Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 36 reviews
Cedar Bend Nature Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 33 reviews
Longtime refuge offering native plants, mature forest & ample wildlife via steep trails.
Pontiac Lake Mountain Bike Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
West Side Recreational Trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 6 reviews
Pontiac Lake Trail (MTB)
4 ★★★★☆ 6 reviews
Bicycle Hill
4.8 ★★★★★ 5 reviews
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