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Long-Run Trails (5+ Miles) in Michigan
Michigan has 73 trails with long-run distance (5+ miles) in this directory, across 59 cities and towns — Traverse City, Walker, Cadillac, Grand Rapids and 55 more. Five miles or more of continuous trail — enough to build a real long run on.
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Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.
Stony Creek Metropark
4.7 ★★★★★ 7,935 reviews
Massive park featuring year-round activities from canoeing & picnics to workshop events.
Dune Climb
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,370 reviews
Expansive dunes for uphill sand climbs with water views & challenging hikes to Lake Michigan.
Dodge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,340 reviews
Recreation & sports park for volleyball, in-line hockey & picnics, with swings & an amphitheater.
Millennium Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,311 reviews
Vast urban park reclaims heavily used land for 6-acre beach & wetlands with hiking trails.
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.
Fort Custer Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,894 reviews
Ex-WWII training area now a vast park with camping on farmlike terrain plus biking & hiking trails.
Lake Erie Metropark
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,577 reviews
Park with golf course offers sweeping lake views, Marshlands Museum & family-friendly water slide.
Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,522 reviews
Well-maintained walking, biking and snowmobiling trail that runs between Montague and Hart.
Lower Huron Metropark
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,493 reviews
1,258-acre preserve with activities including an aquatics center, golf, canoeing & ice-skating.
For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,332 reviews
383-acre preserve since 1970 featuring a visitor center, trails, many woody specimens & a treehouse.
Willow Metropark
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,051 reviews
Large park near the Huron River offers a golf course & skatepark plus outdoor activities all year.
Rotary Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,888 reviews
Recreational site offering tennis courts, a baseball field, playground, wooded areas & picnic spots.
Pinckney Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,766 reviews
Several fishing lakes plus biking & hiking trails galore adorn this 11,000-acre park with camping.
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.
Indian Springs Metropark
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,269 reviews
Park with a golf course, miles of woodland trails, an Environmental Discovery Center & playgrounds.
Chippewa Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,082 reviews
Educational center featuring a wide range of nature programming, plus 1,200 acres & many trails.
Johnson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 897 reviews
Natural area on the Grand River with play fields, trails, picnic shelters & fishing.
Deerfield Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 829 reviews
Riverfront natural area offering trails & 2 disc-golf courses, plus fishing & camping spots.
Al Sabo Land Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 841 reviews
Large, scenic preserve featuring wooded areas, meadows & wetlands, plus trails for hiking & cycling.
Townsend Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 731 reviews
Kid-friendly park with BBQs and picnic tables, plus a playground, trails, and a creek.
Wahlfield Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 745 reviews
Family-friendly park for hikers and mountain bikers with play areas for kids.
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.
Catalpa Oaks County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 583 reviews
Green space featuring 4 soccer fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, and a .6-mile walking and running path.
Lake Lansing Park North
4.6 ★★★★★ 409 reviews
All-season park boasts variety of terrains plus outdoor activities such as boating & trail hiking.
Highland Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 350 reviews
Trails, campgrounds, lakes, and a beach on 5,900 acres are featured at this outdoor state park.
Rockport State Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 340 reviews
Park with trails and a rocky beach where visitors hunt for fossils such as Petoskey stones.
Harris Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 332 reviews
Nature preserve featuring picnic tables, trails, and a play area, plus a public restroom.
Hickory Glen Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 304 reviews
Large park featuring a playground, hiking trails and baseball fields, as well as a mountain biking track.
Garbutt Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 250 reviews
Versatile, kid-friendly park with a playground, swings and picnic tables amid shady trees.
Bridge To Bay Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 218 reviews
Park with views of the Blue Water Bridges and Lake Huron that's popular for walking.
Lillian Anderson Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 202 reviews
Place featuring well-maintained hiking paths for strolling, jogging, dog-walking, and more.
Macomb Orchard Trail - Richmond Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 139 reviews
Paved route for walkers and bikers, showcasing forests and fields, along with restaurants and ice-cream shops.
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.
Clinton River Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Area for hiking and biking with a paved trail and a public restroom.
Lakelands Trail State Park - Stockbridge
4.7 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
Popular biking and hiking spot featuring a paved route and a playground.
Ball Perkins Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
Community park offering kid-friendly hikes, wildlife sightings, and scenic views.
Ionia State Recreation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 112 reviews
Park and recreational area featuring a beach, a lake and a 24-hole disc golf course.
Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Scenic natural area with trails and a nature preserve for wildlife watching.
Novi Tree Farm
4.8 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
Mountain bike park with a pump track, crater jump spot, and variety of other features.
Mosquito Creek Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
Loop, sand-piled, beginner-friendly, intermediate and advanced bike trails.
Eagle Run Hiking Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Hiking area with a flat trail along the Ausable River, suitable for families.
Cadillac Pathway Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
Leisurely hiking spot with 2-loop, 5-mile wooded trails plus cross-country skiing in winter.
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.
BayZil Rail Trail Brook St Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
Paved hiking and biking area featuring wildlife and a picnic shelter with a restroom.
Dune Harbor Park Muskegon County
4.4 ★★★★☆ 75 reviews
Lakeside park offering a trail for walking, plus on-leash dogs.
John Riel Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
Petite local park with a playground and a .3 mi trail.
White Pine Trail - Access Point
4.7 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
Park next to the White Pine rail trail that's used for hiking, walking and biking.
Penosha Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
Kid-friendly area featuring hiking trails and mountain biking.
Paul Henry Trail Wing Ave
4.7 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
Quiet, tree-lined trail featuring a paved path.
ITC Corridor Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
Park featuring walking, biking, and kid-friendly hikes, plus a 6-mile loop trail.
Milford MTB Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
Park featuring biking, hiking, and kids' activities.
Caberfae Way Trailhead - Michigan Cross-Country Cycle Trail (MCCCT)
4.9 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
Mitchell Creek Meadows: The Don & Jerry Oleson Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
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- Brownstown Township
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- Canton Township
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- Comstock Park
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- Detroit
- Ferndale
- Galesburg
- Gladstone
- Glen Arbor
- Grand Haven
- Grandville
- Grayling
- Highland Township
- Holland
- Kentwood
- Livonia
- Milford
- Mt Pleasant
- New Boston
- New Era
- Northville
- Norton Shores
- Okemos
- Oscoda Township
- Pinckney
- Plymouth
- Port Huron
- Richmond
- Romulus
- Saranac
- Shelby Township
- Stockbridge
- Twin Lake
- Village of Clarkston
- Wyoming
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