Shall we dare say, Spring is finally here! With the recent news of Coronavirus, schools being closed for 3 weeks and work going remote – everyone is going to need a little fresh air in these coming weeks – and a family hike might be just what the mind (and body) needs. Out on the trails, it’s easier to stay 6 feet away from people and avoid big crowds (the recommended distance from CDC), but we do recommend avoiding touching any displays, and washing your hands before and after any activities.

With nature all around, there are endless things to discover, talk about or just enjoy some exercise together. Happy trails! 

Huron Meadows Metropark Trail (11 miles) – Brighton

8765 Hammel Road, Brighton, MI 48116

Location Notes: Natural trail, restrooms

Island Lake Trail (4 miles) –  Brighton

6301 Kensington Rd, Brighton MI, 48116

Location Notes: Paved trail

Lake Erie Metropark Trail (3 miles) – Brownstown

32481 W. Jefferson, Brownstown MI 48173

Location Notes: Paved, restrooms, metropark has a Lake Erie Marshlands Museum.

Lower Rouge River Recreation Trails (4 miles) – Canton

 1150 S Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188

Location Notes: Gravel trail

Proud Lake Recreation Area (6 miles) – Commerce

3500 N. Wixom Road, Commerce Twp. MI, 48382

Location Notes: Nature trail, restroom

Hines Drive (19.5 miles) – Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Westland, Livonia & Northville

33175 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland, MI 48185 (multiple parking lots along route)

Location Notes: Paved

Dequindre Cut (2 miles) – Detroit

1799 Wilkins St, Detroit, MI 48207

Location Notes: Paved trail

Detroit Riverwalk (3.5 miles) – Detroit

1801 Atwater St, Detroit, MI 48207

Location Notes: Paved

Heritage Park (4.5 miles) – Farmington Hills

24915 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336

Location Notes: Paved + natural trail, nature center, playground and splash pad.

Lake St. Clair Metropark Trail (3 miles) – Harrison Township

31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township MI 48045

Location Notes: Paved, restrooms, metropark has a nature center.

Penosha Trail (5 miles) – Howell

 6360 Chilson Rd, Howell, MI 48843

Location Notes: Nature trail, restrooms

Kensington Metropark Trail (8.5 miles) – Milford

4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford, MI 48380

Location Notes: Paved, restrooms, metropark has a nature center and farm center.

Oakwoods Metropark Trail (15 miles) – New Boston

32911 Willow Road, New Boston, MI 48164

Location Notes: Paved and natural trail (multiple routes), restrooms, metropark has a nature center.

Bennett Arboretum (2 miles) – Northville

44155 Deep Hollow Cir, Northville, MI 48168

Location Notes: Nature trail

Maybury State Park Trail (6 miles) – Northville

20145 Beck Road, Northville MI, 48167

Location Notes: Nature trail

Polly Ann Trail (14.2 miles) – Orion Township, Oxford Township, the Village of Oxford, Addison Township, & the Village of Leonard

1335 Joslyn Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48360

Location Notes: Paved and natural surface

Paint Creek Trail (8.9 miles) – Rochester & Lake Orion

400 Sixth Street, Rochester, Michigan, 48307

Location Notes: Surfaced with crushed limestone, seasonally opened restrooms,  Paint Creek Cider Mill is accessible halfway through the trail.

Clinton River Trail (16 miles) – Rochester Hills, Sylvan Lake, Pontiac, Auburn Hills

786 Orchard Lake Rd, Pontiac, MI 48341

Location Notes: Paved and natural surface

Macomb Orchard Trail (23 miles) – Rochester, Washington, Romeo, Armada & Richmond

52999 Dequindre Rd, Rochester, MI 48307

Location Notes: Paved

Stony Creek Metropark Trail (6 miles) – Shelby Township

4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Township, MI 48316

Location Notes: Paved and natural trail (multiple routes), restrooms, metropark has a nature center.

Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve Loop (1 miles) – Southfield

27101 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48033

Location Notes: Nature trail

West Bloomfield Trail (7 miles) – West Bloomfield, Orchard Lake, Keego Harbor & Sylvan Lake

2294 Woodrow Wilson, West Bloomfield, MI 48324

Location Notes: Surfaced with crushed gravel, seasonally portable restrooms, access point at West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve

Cedar Creek Trail (2.75 miles) – White Lake

5200 Highland Road, White Lake MI, 48383

Location Notes: Nature trail

Pontiac Lake Recreation Trail (8.8 miles) – Waterford

7800 Gale Road, Waterford MI, 48327

Location Notes: Nature trail, restrooms

Where is your favorite place to go for a hike with your family?  

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