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Shaded Running Trails in Michigan
Michigan has 133 trails with shade and tree cover in this directory, across 85 cities and towns — Lansing, Livonia, Royal Oak, Sterling Heights and 81 more. Tree cover for summer miles, when an exposed path turns into a heat trap.
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Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.
Maybury State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,133 reviews
Trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding & cross-country skiing, plus a working educational farm.
Holly Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,187 reviews
Vast woodland area for hiking, fishing, biking & camping, plus a disc golf course & lake beach.
Hawk Island Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,065 reviews
100-acre, all-seasons park with a vehicle entrance fee features swimming, trails & snowboarding.
Heritage Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,582 reviews
Outdoor space with hiking & cross-country skiing trails, a picnic area, volleyball courts & more.
Van Buren State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,297 reviews
Park with lakeside sand dunes & woodland trails features picnic area with grills & modern campsites.
Rotary Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,888 reviews
Recreational site offering tennis courts, a baseball field, playground, wooded areas & picnic spots.
Garden City Parks
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,857 reviews
Large park boasting baseball fields and basketball courts to go with its play area, ice rink and skate area.
Crosswinds Marsh
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,534 reviews
Area known for its eagles and horses, plus hiking trails, boardwalks and fishing.
Fort Gratiot County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,483 reviews
Lakefront park features a playground, a play structure and a clean beach.
Clawson City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,270 reviews
Recreation area for picnics & festivals, plus sports such as baseball, tennis & skateboarding.
Portage Creek Bicentennial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,196 reviews
200-acre linear park offering multi-use trails, picnic areas & playgrounds, plus fishing & benches.
Thelma Spencer Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,213 reviews
Lakeside park with ball courts & a playground, plus seasonal activities like swimming & ice skating.
Wilson State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,138 reviews
36-acre, lakeside park offering a sandy beach & a wooded campground, plus cross-country ski terrain.
Red Oaks Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 934 reviews
38-acre natural habitat with trail systems, seasonal displays in a log cabin & family programs.
Valhalla Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 959 reviews
Community park with wooded areas, softball fields, a lakefront beach & cross-country ski trails.
Flushing County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 888 reviews
Riverfront destination featuring ball fields, playgrounds and paved walking trails.
Townsend Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 731 reviews
Kid-friendly park with BBQs and picnic tables, plus a playground, trails, and a creek.
Tobico Marsh & Frank N. Andersen Nature Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 753 reviews
Nearly 5 miles of multi-use trails wind through this wooded waterfront area with wildlife-watching.
Granger Meadows Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 701 reviews
A 75-acre park with picnic shelters, playground & summer sports, plus sledding & skating in winter.
Bell Creek County Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 730 reviews
Outdoor activity area with picnic areas & shade trees, plus soccer fields & baseball diamonds.
Crego Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 684 reviews
200-acre wooded park featuring river access for fishing, kayaking & canoeing plus linkage to trails.
Chipp-A-Waters Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 683 reviews
Nature area offering wooded trails along the Chippewa River, a picnic pavilion & a playground.
Beverly Hills Village Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 666 reviews
Manicured, 9-hole disc golf course with wooded holes, plus playgrounds and volleyball courts.
Riverview Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 652 reviews
Kids'-fave park featuring trails and picnic tables, as well as a riverwalk.
Riley Trails Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 644 reviews
Family-friendly destination for hiking and biking, centered around a former landfill.
Hemlock Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 718 reviews
Outdoor green space providing a children's playground, splash pad, sports fields & picnic tables.
8th Avenue Georgetown Community Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 644 reviews
Lake featuring picnic areas, a children's playground, hiking trails, covered benches and BBQ grills.
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.
Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 567 reviews
Outdoor recreation area with baseball diamonds & a tennis court, plus picnic tables & a playground.
James C Nelson Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 562 reviews
Easygoing local park with recreational amenities including a nature trail & volleyball pit.
Caledonia Lakeside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 526 reviews
Family-friendly space with 2 playgrounds, shaded picnic tables and wooded trails.
Farmington Hills Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 504 reviews
Rustic building with realistic animal dioramas, plus educational programs & activities for kids.
Bicentennial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 533 reviews
City recreation area featuring walking trails, athletic fields & playground spaces.
Kenwood Heritage Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 523 reviews
Lakefront park with a beach for swimming, BBQ/picnic areas, play equipment & a disc golf course.
Luton Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 490 reviews
Park with wooded and prairie vistas featuring marked trails for hiking and mountain biking.
Prairie View County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 518 reviews
210-acre lakeside park offering a swimming beach, dog park, covered picnic areas & athletic fields.
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.
Licht Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 504 reviews
Sprawling park for kids with a playground, picnic tables and swings.
Champaign Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 511 reviews
Clean, large, popular greenspace with trails, baseball fields & a kids' play area.
Shaw Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 509 reviews
City park offering basic facilities for baseball & tennis, plus kids' climbing structures & swings.
Emerson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 454 reviews
Well-equipped park with a softball stadium & fields, an inline skating rink & beach volleyball.
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.
Trojan Timbers Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 406 reviews
Park featuring a castle-themed playground, picnic areas, and a splash pad, plus a restroom.
Beech Woods Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 411 reviews
Community park with a playground & recreation center, plus a 9-hole golf course & driving range.
Boardman Lake Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 379 reviews
Paved, shaded lakeside path for biking and strolling, with bridges and benches.
Attwood Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 432 reviews
Lush green space featuring swings, slides, a baseball field and picnic tables.
Kal-Haven Trail State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 347 reviews
Horse, biking & hiking trails run 33 miles through small towns & historic spots in this small park.
Prairie Wolf Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 343 reviews
Paved and unpaved trails through a variety of terrains, from orchards to woodlands.
Hofma Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 335 reviews
Wooded outdoor space featuring a floating bridge, boardwalks and hiking trails for dogs and people alike.
Maguire Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 357 reviews
Wooded park with gym equipment, picnic and bike-fix areas for an easy trail walk.
Tattan Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 329 reviews
Large park featuring a splash area, a skateboarding area and a playground.
Delta Mills Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 324 reviews
Sizable park offering ball fields, trails, tennis courts, picnic areas, and river access.
North Clinton River Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 324 reviews
Scenic park featuring paved trails, picnic tables, a playground and river views.
Linden County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 318 reviews
Clean park featuring playgrounds, picnic shelters and a paved path for walking and biking.
Island Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 346 reviews
Tree-lined park featuring multiple playgrounds plus baseball diamonds.
Harrison City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 306 reviews
Picnic-ready park featuring baseball fields, tennis courts and basketball courts.
West Lake Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 292 reviews
Lakefront acreage with a wetland bog habitat, wooded trail & a dock promenade with scenic views.
Robinwood Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 295 reviews
A mix of wooded & open space, this park offers a walking path, volleyball court & play equipment.
Bauervic Woods Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 306 reviews
Forested recreation area with a colorful playground, nature trails & picnic tables.
Island Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 278 reviews
Surrounded by a nature reserve, this undeveloped island is reached by a footbridge.
Manhattan Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 290 reviews
Sprawling recreation area featuring playgrounds, volleyball courts and baseball fields.
Texas Drive Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 279 reviews
Recreation area with a playground, basketball court, splash pad, picnic areas, and baseball field.
Krossroads Park (Rainbow Park)
4.6 ★★★★★ 278 reviews
Large open space with an accessible playground, picnic pavilion & a paved walking path.
Max Brandon Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 296 reviews
107-acre green space offering wooded walking & running trails, a play area & picnic facilities.
Harmon Patridge Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 249 reviews
Riverside park for walks and playgrounds featuring picnic spots, pavilions and wooded trails.
Kiwanis Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 240 reviews
Shaded, dog-friendly and clean park with a playground, tennis courts, baseball field and softball diamond.
Keystone Rapids Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Scenic waterfront destination featuring hiking trails and kayaking areas.
Pontiac Oaks Park
3.8 ★★★★☆ 271 reviews
Park featuring a disc golf course, a playground and a fishing dock.
Pelizzari Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 216 reviews
Nature preserve with well-marked trails for hiking, snowshoeing, and jogging, plus benches.
Genesys Nature Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 215 reviews
Wooded nature preserve featuring ponds and trails for humans and dogs.
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.
Ben Hadley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 201 reviews
Playground, clean park featuring a swing set and slides, along with walking trails.
Clay Cliffs Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy
4.8 ★★★★★ 191 reviews
Beautiful forested hiking spot featuring meadows, cliffs, an overlook and a lake view.
Huffman Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 199 reviews
Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables, and a softball field, plus fitness equipment.
Maple Bay Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 180 reviews
Hiking trails and a beach are found at this nature preserve along the Lake Michigan shore.
Ansted Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 182 reviews
Gravel-based trail is suitable for walking, jogging, and hiking, and has a butterfly garden.
Meininger Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Park featuring a playground and picnic tables, as well as tennis courts and a small garden.
Bush Park - Leroy Entrance
4.5 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Creek and riverfront park with a paddle-friendly stream and a bridge.
Vienna Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 184 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a disc golf course plus baseball fields and a playground.
Marsh View Meadows
4.7 ★★★★★ 175 reviews
Wooded grassy park featuring trails, playgrounds and picnic tables.
Red Run Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 178 reviews
Modest, wooded park with ball fields, basketball & tennis courts, picnic tables & a playground.
Wolters Woods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 158 reviews
Family-friendly outdoor area, with a playground, gazebo, hiking path and stream.
Pere Marquette Rail Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
Long rail-trail used for hiking and biking that stretches from Clare to Baldwin.
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.
Lion's Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 145 reviews
Small, grassy park featuring new & old play structures, a walking path & picnic pavilions.
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.
Rotary Park Hiking Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
Clean park featuring baseball diamonds, tennis courts and kid-friendly hiking trails.
Cummingston Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 122 reviews
Wooded nature trails winding past a pond and grassy areas.
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.
Ionia State Recreation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 112 reviews
Park and recreational area featuring a beach, a lake and a 24-hole disc golf course.
Holliday Nature Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 111 reviews
Nature reserve and park with 5 miles of pathways through the woods popular for hiking.
Moravian Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
Neighborhood park with a playground and a trail, plus a twisty slide and picnic tables.
Deindorfer Woods Park
4 ★★★★☆ 111 reviews
Park featuring trails, picnic tables, and a grill, plus fountains.
Grever's Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
Wooded park featuring natural paths suitable for hiking with children and dogs.
Golson Nature Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Wooded nature area with paved and mulched trails, home to a nesting pair of bald eagles and other wildlife like deer and ducks.
Van Buren Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Paved path for walking, biking and running that joins a state park and lakefront.
Rod Mills Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 84 reviews
Sprawling park featuring multiple ball fields and a dog park, plus a playground and shelters.
Ted Black Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Relaxed destination featuring marked trails for hiking, biking and running.
Elks Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 81 reviews
Large park with baseball fields, basketball courts, volley ball courts and a playground.
Riverview Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
Wooded trails, some along a river, through a natural area.
Festival Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Park featuring baseball fields and soccer fields, plus a playground area for kids.
Miller Nature Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Kid-friendly park with forested trails.
Oakwood Lake Township Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 74 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a wooded 18-hole disc golf course, plus fishing.
John Riel Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
Petite local park with a playground and a .3 mi trail.
Barchester Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 69 reviews
Quiet park with a playground and fields for soccer and basketball.
Grand Blanc Commons
4.4 ★★★★☆ 66 reviews
Park featuring walking trails, a library, and wildlife, including deer.
Levan Knoll Recreation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
Nature-heavy space for biking, hiking and dog walking, offering picnic tables, restrooms and shade.
Paw Paw Prairie Fen Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
Nature reserve with walking trails through prairie and open wetlands.
Farview Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
Park featuring a pond and trails for strolling, hiking and horseback riding.
Paul Henry Trail Wing Ave
4.7 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
Quiet, tree-lined trail featuring a paved path.
Sibley Prairie Nature Preserve - West Prairie
4.4 ★★★★☆ 57 reviews
Nature preserve featuring groomed trails and kid-friendly hikes that are popular with walkers.
Georgetown Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
Park with a playground and picnic tables, plus opportunities for swimming and walking along a trail.
Shelby Trailhead on Hart-Montague Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
Park with bike trails and a public restroom.
Compton Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 58 reviews
Small park offering a playground, picnic tables and wide-open spaces for recreation.
Florence Maxwell Audubon Woods Preserve
4.9 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
Secluded preserve featuring wooded trails, some along the Chippewa River and others with inclines.
Michigan Sugar Trails
4.5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
Wooded nature reserve and trail system for hiking, biking and fishing, with a dirt parking lot.
Bancroft Park (North Trailhead)
4.5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
Paved and unpaved trails wind through the woods, around ponds and past a playground.
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- Auburn Hills
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- Brownstown Township
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- East Grand Rapids
- Fenton
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- Leland
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- Mattawan
- New Baltimore
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- Niles
- Northville
- Okemos
- Owosso
- Oxford
- Pontiac
- Redford Township
- Richmond
- Rochester Hills
- Saline
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- Saranac
- Shelby
- South Lyon
- Southgate
- Spring Lake
- Sturgis
- Superior Township
- Troy
- Van Buren Township
- Vicksburg
- Wayne
- Wyoming
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