Home › Features › Quiet, Uncrowded Trails › Michigan
Quiet, Uncrowded Trails in Michigan
Michigan has 315 trails with quiet, uncrowded running in this directory, across 134 cities and towns — Ann Arbor, Detroit, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and 130 more. Room to run intervals without weaving through walkers and bikes.
The 250 most-reviewed in Michigan
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.
Belle Isle Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 10,136 reviews
982-acre island featuring trails, an aquarium, museum, conservatory, disc golf course & playground.
Warren Dunes State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 9,482 reviews
Beech & maple-forested park provides peaceful riverside hikes, picnic space & 311 acres of terrain.
Stony Creek Metropark
4.7 ★★★★★ 7,935 reviews
Massive park featuring year-round activities from canoeing & picnics to workshop events.
Detroit Riverwalk
4.8 ★★★★★ 6,364 reviews
Waterside and kid-friendly promenade featuring a playground, swings and a carousel, as well as scenic views of Detroit and Canada.
William C. Sterling State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 5,081 reviews
Lake Erie's only state park offers 1 mile of lakeshore with campsites plus wildlife walks & hiking.
Presque Isle Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 4,292 reviews
323-acre peninsula offering wooded trails, lakeside cliffs, picnic facilities & a concert bandshell.
Dodge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,340 reviews
Recreation & sports park for volleyball, in-line hockey & picnics, with swings & an amphitheater.
Bishop Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,409 reviews
Site features a fishing pier, picnic deck & shelters, playground equipment & basketball courts.
Millennium Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,311 reviews
Vast urban park reclaims heavily used land for 6-acre beach & wetlands with hiking trails.
Bay City State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 4,474 reviews
This destination for a range of activities, including biking, fishing & hiking, also has campsites.
P. J. Hoffmaster State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,558 reviews
Park features the Dune Climb stairway, lake-view observation deck & miles of hiking & skiing trails.
Maybury State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,133 reviews
Trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding & cross-country skiing, plus a working educational farm.
Rochester Municipal Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,101 reviews
Park with winding creek, pond & a mile of paved walkways, as well as courts for tennis & volleyball.
Elizabeth Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,116 reviews
Relaxed riverside recreation area with pony rides, concessions, fishing spots & walking paths.
Clinch Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,984 reviews
Beach on West Grand Traverse Bay featuring picnic tables, restrooms & seasonal lifeguards.
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.
Heritage Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,582 reviews
Outdoor space with hiking & cross-country skiing trails, a picnic area, volleyball courts & more.
Proud Lake Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,448 reviews
State park with campsites, cabins & trails, plus boating & fishing on 2 lakes & the Huron River.
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.
Centennial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,362 reviews
Open green space with trails, a gazebo, a fountain, tulip & tropical plant displays & memorials.
Seven Lakes State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,309 reviews
Popular camping park offers 230 acres of shoreline, fishing & trails criss-crossing diverse terrain.
William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,272 reviews
Waterfront park with a lighthouse & river walk, plus trails, picnic areas & shoreline fishing.
Palmer Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 2,313 reviews
Public park with hiking & biking trails, tennis courts, a historical fountain & 18-hole golf course.
The Tridge (Midland)
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,965 reviews
Unique 3-way bridge where 2 rivers meet, plus a dog park, playgrounds and hiking trails.
Innovation Hills
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,919 reviews
Large park with a river running through it, plus a paved trail & a nature-themed playground.
Waterloo State Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,868 reviews
Park with campgrounds, beaches, picnic sites, fishing lakes & 47 miles of multi-use trails.
Ford Field Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,865 reviews
Park featuring views of the Rouge River, picnic shelters, tennis courts, ball fields & more.
Brighton Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,839 reviews
Sprawling park offers riding, hiking & biking trails, plus water sports, campsites & horse stables.
Pinckney Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,766 reviews
Several fishing lakes plus biking & hiking trails galore adorn this 11,000-acre park with camping.
Stepping Stone Falls
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,601 reviews
Scenic recreation area with trails, picnic sites & an accessible dam & lake stocked with fish.
Crosswinds Marsh
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,534 reviews
Area known for its eagles and horses, plus hiking trails, boardwalks and fishing.
Brandenburg Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,537 reviews
Clean waterfront park with a pier for fishing and boat launches.
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.
Grand Mere State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,277 reviews
Park with a mile-long shoreline known for sand dunes, undeveloped land & 3 inland lakes.
County Farm Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,186 reviews
Green county park featuring a wooded area, fitness trails, gardens, playgrounds & picnic pavilions.
Portage Creek Bicentennial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,196 reviews
200-acre linear park offering multi-use trails, picnic areas & playgrounds, plus fishing & benches.
Blandford Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,162 reviews
Welcoming, 501(c)(3), multi-building nature preserve offering education programs and marked hiking trails, plus encounters with injured animals.
Lakeshore Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,175 reviews
Local park features swimming, a playground, seasonal concession stand & access to ski & bike trails.
Blue Water River Walk
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,174 reviews
This mile-long river walk features a trail, a converted ferry dock, a fishing pier & public art.
Thelma Spencer Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,213 reviews
Lakeside park with ball courts & a playground, plus seasonal activities like swimming & ice skating.
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.
Chippewa Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,082 reviews
Educational center featuring a wide range of nature programming, plus 1,200 acres & many trails.
Historic Bridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,086 reviews
Scenic park with hiking trails, a fishing spot and a playground.
Gabriel Richard Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,058 reviews
Park featuring a riverfront walk and picnic tables, plus a public restroom.
Wilson State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,138 reviews
36-acre, lakeside park offering a sandy beach & a wooded campground, plus cross-country ski terrain.
Asylum Lake Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,005 reviews
274-acre park with a sizable lake, several hiking trails & wildlife like deer & waterfowl.
Huff Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,005 reviews
City park with a playground & ball field, plus a wetlands boardwalk trail with interpretive signs.
Red Oaks Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 934 reviews
38-acre natural habitat with trail systems, seasonal displays in a log cabin & family programs.
Johnson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 897 reviews
Natural area on the Grand River with play fields, trails, picnic shelters & fishing.
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.
John Collins Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 863 reviews
Park with a lake, events, and picnic areas, plus a public restroom.
Provin Trails Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 860 reviews
46-acre forested park with interconnected loops of natural trails for hiking & cross-country skiing.
Beachwood Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 822 reviews
Recreation area with basketball and pickleball courts, trails, and picnic tables, plus a playground and beach.
Markin Glen County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 855 reviews
Former private estate with hiking trails, ball fields, a swimming lake & a 38-site campground.
Parker Mill County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 773 reviews
This park offers forested trails, seasonal tours of its old grist mill & a museum in a cider mill.
Veteran's Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 763 reviews
Riverside park with a footbridge over the water, featuring a playground for kids and a fishing section.
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.
Bandemer Nature Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 713 reviews
Riverfront natural area with trails, picnic facilities & activities such as fishing & canoeing.
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.
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.
Stage Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 628 reviews
100-acre natural area with hiking trails & an educational building with many programs.
Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 610 reviews
Nature preserve with a centre offering live and stuffed displays of local wildlife.
Barton Nature Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 617 reviews
River park offering picnicking & trails amid meadow, forest & marsh, some accessible by boat only.
Delhi Metropark
4.7 ★★★★★ 606 reviews
Riverside spot on 53 acres with fishing, canoeing, wildlife, a playground, ball field & picnics.
Heritage Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 596 reviews
Park featuring a pond with a pier and an old-time schoolhouse, as well as playgrounds and disc golf. Also included are a sand volleyball court and a beach volleyball court.
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.
Mill Pond Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 592 reviews
90-acre wetlands bisected by the Chippewa River & featuring trails, picnic areas & a playground.
Furstenberg Nature Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 528 reviews
Scenic 38-acre wetlands & woodlands park, with picnic tables, a boardwalk & walking paths.
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.
River Woods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 513 reviews
Manicured, leafy park featuring a network of maintained trails, plus a playground & picnic shelter.
Nelson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 500 reviews
5-acre riverside park with a canoe landing & fishing deck, plus picnic areas & hiking/biking trails.
Licht Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 504 reviews
Sprawling park for kids with a playground, picnic tables and swings.
Rust Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 477 reviews
Trail-filled park featuring baseball and tennis courts, a playground and lush gardens.
Shaw Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 509 reviews
City park offering basic facilities for baseball & tennis, plus kids' climbing structures & swings.
Tobico Marsh Nature Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 451 reviews
Nature preserve offering hiking trails with lookouts, and wildlife sightings.
Roselle Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 438 reviews
Scenic biking and walking trails, playground and picnic benches.
Handy Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 458 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring a playground and a splash pad that's popular in the summer.
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.
Drayton Plains Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 413 reviews
Laid-back park featuring picnic tables, playgrounds and trails, plus a nature center and a fish hatchery.
Hawk Meadow Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 411 reviews
Scenic community park for picnics and paved walks.
Johnson Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 407 reviews
Outdoor preserve with trees, wildlife & walking paths, plus a visitor's center, log cabins & a pond.
Sylvan Glen Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 424 reviews
Small, peaceful park with a lake offering fishing and picnic areas.
Boardman Lake Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 379 reviews
Paved, shaded lakeside path for biking and strolling, with bridges and benches.
Newburgh Pointe
4.6 ★★★★★ 388 reviews
Scenic lake known for kayaking, canoeing and fishing, plus walking trails.
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.
Wahby Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 360 reviews
Landscaped open space with a gazebo & a pond with fountains, popular for weddings & photography.
Highland Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 350 reviews
Trails, campgrounds, lakes, and a beach on 5,900 acres are featured at this outdoor state 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.
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.
Quarton Lake
4.6 ★★★★★ 341 reviews
Lakefront parkland offering nature trails, fishing piers, sculpture & waterfalls.
Flushing Township Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
Picnic-friendly park featuring groomed trails for hiking, plus a riverside observation deck.
Delta Mills Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 324 reviews
Sizable park offering ball fields, trails, tennis courts, picnic areas, and river access.
Woodland Hills Nature Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 336 reviews
Natural space made up of meadow, forest, pond, river & creek, with wildlife & trails throughout.
Eliza Howell Park
4 ★★★★☆ 375 reviews
Spacious city park offering nature trails, wildlife views & open lawns amid overgrown native plants.
Plymouth Riverside Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 326 reviews
Clean park popular with families for picnicking and cycling, plus a playground and bridge.
Island Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 346 reviews
Tree-lined park featuring multiple playgrounds plus baseball diamonds.
Bunker Interpretive Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 311 reviews
Nature preserve with an interpretive center, walking trails, and native gardens.
Zilwaukee Riverfront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 311 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a boat ramp and playgrounds, plus benches and picnic tables.
Grand Haven State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 299 reviews
Clean park on Lake Michigan that features a lighthouse and offers camping and fishing.
Ott Biological Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 305 reviews
This 300-acre nature preserve with tall trees & 3 lakes features peaceful walking trails.
Roberts Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 311 reviews
Clean park featuring baseball and soccer fields, plus playgrounds, picnic tables, BBQ grills and a disc golf course.
Veterans Memorial Gardens
4.7 ★★★★★ 303 reviews
Family-friendly park boasting fountains, a waterfall, a pavilion and landscaped lawns. Also hosts weddings and other events.
Matthew C. Patterson Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 311 reviews
Park featuring a boardwalk, plus a playground and a splash pad.
Plaster Creek Family Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 332 reviews
Park featuring a ball diamond & tennis courts, plus a playground, restrooms & a picnic shelter.
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.
Island Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 278 reviews
Surrounded by a nature reserve, this undeveloped island is reached by a footbridge.
Fell Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 304 reviews
Neighborhood recreation space with a baseball field, walking trails, picnic shelters & playground.
Kelly Lake Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 306 reviews
Park featuring a fishing dock, a boat launch & a beach, plus a pavilion & a sledding hill.
McLinden Nature Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 272 reviews
Wooded park with trails for walking and hiking, including some with water views.
Max Brandon Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 296 reviews
107-acre green space offering wooded walking & running trails, a play area & picnic facilities.
Stu Visser Trails
4.5 ★★★★★ 275 reviews
Park featuring a short hiking trail and boardwalk through wetlands with wildlife sightings.
Hopkins Lake Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 273 reviews
City park with disc golf, a playground, picnic areas, a dog park, and a boat launch ramp.
Silver Lake Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 268 reviews
35-acre, lakefront park offering a beach area with lifeguards, bath house, playground & picnic area.
Overlook Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 260 reviews
Park featuring a viewing point, picnic tables, and a public restroom, plus opportunities for sledding.
Harmon Patridge Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 249 reviews
Riverside park for walks and playgrounds featuring picnic spots, pavilions and wooded trails.
Tollgate Wetlands
4.7 ★★★★★ 243 reviews
Nature preserve with a loop trail through habitat for wildlife such as deer and herons.
Woodland Park and Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 239 reviews
Many native species make their homes in this natural preserve which is open to the public.
Hartrick Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 243 reviews
Well-kept park featuring a playground, soccer fields and baseball diamonds.
Scenic Overlook #2
4.7 ★★★★★ 231 reviews
Park featuring a lake for fishing, plus a playground and picnic area.
Roethke Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 233 reviews
Park featuring a train ride (seasonal in summer), as well as a pool, a playground and a pond.
Cascade Peace Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 223 reviews
Hilly park offering dirt and gravel paths for hiking, walking, running and skiing.
Delta Mills Park Kayak Launch
4.6 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
Spacious park featuring trails, picnic spots, playgrounds and ball fields as well as sledding slopes.
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.
Burr Ponds Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
Kid-friendly green space featuring ponds and a paved trail, along with picnic tables.
Goudy Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 231 reviews
Riverside park featuring a play area, hiking trails, and concerts in summer, plus picnicking.
Riverfront-Lakewood East Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 236 reviews
Outdoor space with a playground, picnic areas, fishing, and canoeing, plus a restroom.
Orchard Lake Nature Sanctuary
4.6 ★★★★★ 221 reviews
Densely wooded nature park offering serene trails & an abundance of native trees, plants & wildlife.
Pelizzari Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 216 reviews
Nature preserve with well-marked trails for hiking, snowshoeing, and jogging, plus benches.
Hunters Orchard Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Paved trail-equipped park with picnic areas and scenic river views.
Genesys Nature Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 215 reviews
Wooded nature preserve featuring ponds and trails for humans and dogs.
Lillian Anderson Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 202 reviews
Place featuring well-maintained hiking paths for strolling, jogging, dog-walking, and more.
Dauner Martin
4.8 ★★★★★ 200 reviews
155-acre sanctuary offering wooded hiking trails through pine groves on dirt & boardwalk paths.
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.
BASF Waterfront Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 202 reviews
Landscaped waterfront locale with gazebos and a volleyball court, plus walking trails and benches.
Gilbert Willis Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 197 reviews
46-acre park with ball fields, tennis & basketball courts, a walking/jogging loop & a playground.
Lower River Rouge Recreation Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 192 reviews
Natural area featuring many miles of trails for walking, running, and biking.
Bloomer Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 185 reviews
Small, tree-covered park featuring a playground, a beach and fishing, plus a boat launch and trails.
Gallup Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 189 reviews
City park featuring playgrounds, paved walking paths, picnic tables and a barbecue grill.
Zemmer Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 183 reviews
Park with a lake offering swimming, kayaking, fishing, and hiking trails.
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.
Wixom Habitat
4.5 ★★★★★ 190 reviews
Boardwalk, trail and park with a natural habitat containing a lake, marsh and wetland.
Wolf Tree Nature Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 184 reviews
Park featuring a network of forested paths, along with meadows and hills.
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.
Kleinstuck Preserve & Nature Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 168 reviews
Managed by Western Michigan University, this nature preserve offers wetlands & events.
Cadillac Lakefront Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 175 reviews
Lakefront spot featuring a playground and a fishing pier, along with a boat launch across the street.
LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 172 reviews
Tranquil nature area with meadows and walking paths, plus lots of birdlife and wildflowers.
Wetzel State Recreation Area
4.3 ★★★★☆ 177 reviews
Nature-filled path system and park, plus ponds for wildlife.
Wolters Woods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 158 reviews
Family-friendly outdoor area, with a playground, gazebo, hiking path and stream.
Founders Landing
4.7 ★★★★★ 152 reviews
Small waterfront park with a hidden waterfall, plus hiking trails beside a stream.
Colonial Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 173 reviews
Park featuring picnic tables and trails, plus a public restroom.
Meridian-Baseline Historic State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
Nature area featuring wetlands and wooded pathways leading to a pair of survey markers in a line.
Central Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
Compact, kid-friendly park featuring a playground, picnic tables, and an amphitheater.
Paw Paw Park (West)
4.3 ★★★★☆ 155 reviews
Vibrant park offering a range of amenities, including a disc-golf course, ski trails & vista points.
Eliason Nature Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
Paved trail through the woods featuring a boardwalk over a bog.
Riverview Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 139 reviews
Park with a playground, ball field, picnic areas, and walking trail, plus river views.
Sand Lakes Quiet Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
Woodsy park offering a variety of hiking trails, plus mountain biking trails and rustic camping.
Lion's Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 145 reviews
Small, grassy park featuring new & old play structures, a walking path & picnic pavilions.
Wickes Park
3.9 ★★★★☆ 157 reviews
Calm spot featuring a playground, disk golf and biking trail, along with a river view.
Inwood Hiking Trails
4.4 ★★★★☆ 139 reviews
Park featuring scenic walking trails that are suitable for children.
Nankin Lake Park Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 130 reviews
Park with a lake providing opportunities for fishing, walking, kayaking, and biking, plus a waterfall.
Plumb Lake County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 132 reviews
Park with walking and hiking trails, fishing, and a playground.
Clinton River Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Area for hiking and biking with a paved trail and a public restroom.
Busse Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 140 reviews
Playful park and peaceful spot featuring a playground for kids, as well as a walking path and a swing to accommodate special-needs children.
Paris Park Nature Reserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 130 reviews
Pathways in the woods and along a creek or stream for walking, biking or dog-walking.
Robert H. Long Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
Serene nature area for bird-watchers featuring trails, waterfowl, ducks and swans.
Hidden Cove Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 135 reviews
Pet-friendly hangout featuring hiking trails, grassy areas, a playground and lake fishing.
DeYoung Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Nature preserve featuring cedar trees, farmland and wetlands, plus a dock.
Pine Haven Recreational Area
4.3 ★★★★☆ 131 reviews
Large, scenic park featuring marked trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, plus a creek.
Little Presque Isle Day Use Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
Park featuring a beach for swimming and kayaking, plus forest hiking trails, and a picnic area.
Bakersfield Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
Pleasant riverside, family-friendly area with picnic tables and tennis courts, plus kayak and boat launches, plus fishing.
Sylvan Manor Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a playground, basketball court and softball field, plus a trail for walking and biking.
Kleinstuck Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
Serene, trail-lined nature preserve with wetlands, birds, deer, and other wildlife.
Boardman Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
Neighborhood park for dog walks and sledding in winter, plus a playground, exercise gear and picnic tables.
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.
Black Creek Nature Sanctuary
4.8 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Nature preserve featuring hiking trails, a beach, and dunes.
Irving Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 123 reviews
Park featuring a Japanese garden, a pond, a playground, horseshoe pits, trails & more.
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.
Linden Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 104 reviews
Scenic, pet-friendly park with marked trails and a playground for the kids.
Lions Park
4 ★★★★☆ 119 reviews
Park for families featuring swings and picnic tables, as well as basketball and salmon.
Moravian Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
Neighborhood park with a playground and a trail, plus a twisty slide and picnic tables.
Kosch-Headwaters Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Nature preserve with well-maintained trails for walks through fields and forest.
Deindorfer Woods Park
4 ★★★★☆ 111 reviews
Park featuring trails, picnic tables, and a grill, plus fountains.
Highland Oaks Nature Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
302-acre park providing equestrian trails & open recreational space amid rolling hills & wetlands.
Rotary Park Trailhead (Main)
4.6 ★★★★★ 94 reviews
Popular hiking area with playground equipment and a baseball field.
North Fishing Site
4.4 ★★★★☆ 97 reviews
Serene park with picnic tables and grills for public use, plus space to fish, kayak and canoe along the river.
Sylvan Solace Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
Preserve featuring butterfly gardens, a trail network , pollinator gardens, woods and river views.
Niles Dam, Fish Ladder & Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 93 reviews
Powell Lake Township Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Relaxed park featuring playgrounds and paved walkways, plus wooded trails.
Van Buren Street Dunes
4.5 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
Sand dunes and nature trails meander through this serene park featuring wooded sections.
Chippewassee Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
Sprawling, 35-acre park known for its grassy expanses, children's play area & picnic shelters.
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.
Lake Norcentra Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 84 reviews
Pond on the Rochester University campus with picnic benches and a gazebo.
Parkland Recreation Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 88 reviews
Relaxed park with slides and swings for kids, picnic tables and a BBQ grill. Picnic area. Playground.
Diggins Hill Community Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 87 reviews
Outdoor recreation spot with facilities for tennis, disc golf, sledding, and pickleball, plus a grill.
Parkland Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 88 reviews
Clean space featuring a playground, a picnic area and soccer fields as well as paths for walking.
Van Buren Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Paved path for walking, biking and running that joins a state park and lakefront.
Discovery Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
This area of marshland features a boardwalk, observation deck, playground & nature center.
Haggerty West Recreation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Long green belt with a 20-mile sidewalk and picturesque lakes, good for running and biking.
Waterfront / Gilmore Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Waterfront park featuring walking trails, picnic tables and benches.
Wixom Habitat Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
Lake-adjacent park with a boardwalk and trails leading to natural beauty and wildlife.
Deerfield Hills Nature Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
Public nature preserve with hiking trails through forests, wetlands, and around a pond, plus a dock.
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.
Dodge Park #10
4.4 ★★★★☆ 77 reviews
Park offering trails, picnic tables, a pavilion, and campsites with cots and tents.
BayZil Rail Trail Brook St Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
Paved hiking and biking area featuring wildlife and a picnic shelter with a restroom.
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (Office)
4.7 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Home to a variety of birds & fish, this coastal wetlands area allows hunting & wildlife viewing.
Lone Pine Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Nature preserve featuring trails for walking and biking alongside the Boardman River.
Hellenberg Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 79 reviews
Tranquil green space featuring a ramp for boaters as well as opportunities for anglers.
Coldwater Lake State Park
3.7 ★★★★☆ 85 reviews
Hiking and hunting area featuring farmland and boat access.
Albert C Keppel Forest Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
Compact pine-filled park featuring trails for hiking and biking as well as picnic tables.
Wayne County Parks
4.6 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
Park offering picnic tables and trails for walking and biking.
Manitou Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 70 reviews
Quiet park offering river access along with picnic tables and trails, plus kayak and tube launching areas.
Black Pond Woods Nature Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
Park with picnic tables and kid-friendly hiking trails, plus plants and a bridge.
Barchester Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 69 reviews
Quiet park with a playground and fields for soccer and basketball.
Nan Weston Nature Preserve at Sharon Hollow
4.7 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
Nature preserve known for its wildflowers and other native plants, and boardwalks.
No trails match those filters.
By city
Every running trail in the town, not just the ones with quiet, uncrowded running.
- Ann Arbor
- Detroit
- Kalamazoo
- Battle Creek
- Grand Rapids
- Traverse City
- Holland
- Lansing
- Bay City
- Midland
- Rochester Hills
- Saginaw
- Ypsilanti
- Grand Haven
- Mt Pleasant
- Troy
- Livonia
- Marquette
- Niles
- Portage
- Superior Township
- West Bloomfield Township
- Auburn Hills
- Commerce Township
- Dearborn
- East Grand Rapids
- Farmington Hills
- Fenton
- Kentwood
- Monroe
- Muskegon
- Norton Shores
- Shelby Township
- Sterling Heights
- Warren
- Westland
- Wixom
- Ada
- Adrian
- Alpena
- Birmingham
- Burton
- Cadillac
- Caledonia
- Canton Township
- Coldwater
- Dearborn Heights
- Flint
- Grand Blanc
- Grandville
- Holly
- Holt
- Inkster
- Madison Heights
- Middleville
- Northville
- Novi
- Owosso
- Plymouth
- Port Huron
- Redford Township
- Royal Oak
- Trenton
- Van Buren Township
- Walker
- Wayne
- Wyandotte
- Wyoming
- Arcadia
- Augusta
- Bangor
- Benton Harbor
- Bloomfield Township
- Boyne City
- Brooklyn
- Calumet
- Chelsea
- Chesterfield
- Clayton
- Clinton
- Clinton Township
- Columbiaville
- Fennville
- Flushing
- Frankfort
- Glen Arbor
- Grand Ledge
- Grayling
- Grosse Pointe Park
- Harrison
- Harrisville
- Highland Township
- Howell
- Hubbard Lake
- Hudsonville
- Jackson
- Lake Ann
- Manchester
- Milan
- New Baltimore
- New Boston
- New Haven
- North Muskegon
- Oak Park
- Okemos
- Orion Township
- Oxford
- Pinckney
- Pleasant Lake
- Rapid River
- Rochester
- Rockford
- Roseville
- Sanford
- Saranac
- Sawyer
- South Haven
- South Lyon
- Southfield
- Southgate
- Spring Arbor
- Spring Lake
- St Clair Shores
- St Joseph
- Stevensville
- Sturgis
- Taylor
- Tecumseh
- Temperance
- Washington
- Waterford Township
- West Olive
- White Lake
- Williamsburg
See quiet, uncrowded trails across the whole country, or every running trail in Michigan. You can also browse the other features or start from surface.