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336 mi 540 km of trail — 17 Featured Runs

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Featured Runs in Eastern Michigan - 17

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A working water pump!

#1

17.5 mi 28.1 km
Potawatomi Trail
 27
Pinckney, MI
The DTE Trailhead is well marked by this sign.

#2

10.6 mi 17.0 km
DTE Energy Foundation Tr…
 3
Chelsea, MI
The beginning of the trail just after the trailhead.

#3

0.9 mi 1.5 km
Joe Prance Nature Trail…
 3
Dearborn Heights, MI
Watch out for the sand at the bottom of this hill when it's dry.

#4

10.9 mi 17.5 km
Heritage Park
 1
Adrian, MI
Run through the woods.

#5

3.6 mi 5.9 km
Riverside Trail
 1
Okemos, MI
The Prairie Trail and Butterfly Garden trailhead.

#6

1.4 mi 2.3 km
Prairie Pathway
 1
Dearborn Heights, MI
When presented with the choice, take the "hard" option. It's not too challenging and it has a nice coaster-like quality on some steeps.

#7

9.7 mi 15.5 km
Mountain Bike Trail
 4
Waterford, MI
Awesome colors in the fall!

#8

14.7 mi 23.7 km
Highland State Recreatio…
 5
Milford, MI

Trails in Eastern Michigan - 113

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4.1 mi 6.6 km
#1 Jailhouse Trail
Ithaca, MI
4.1 mi 6.6 km Ithaca, MI
Unknown
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0.9 mi 1.5 km
#2 Beech Tree Loop
Okemos, MI
0.9 mi 1.5 km Okemos, MI
All Clear
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Dry
59 days ago
2 
5.1 mi 8.1 km
#3 Hickory Ridge Hike & Ski Trail
South Lyon, MI
5.1 mi 8.1 km South Lyon, MI
Unknown
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0.6 mi 0.9 km
#4 Stone Bridge Nature Trail
Dearborn Heights, MI
0.6 mi 0.9 km Dearborn Heights, MI
Unknown
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24.6 mi 39.5 km
#5 Macomb Orchard Trail
Rochester, MI
24.6 mi 39.5 km Rochester, MI
Unknown
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2.1 mi 3.3 km
#6 Rouge Park Mountain Bike and Hiking Hybrid Trail
Dearborn Heights, MI
2.1 mi 3.3 km Dearborn Heights, MI
All Clear
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Mostly Dry
88 days ago
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7.3 mi 11.7 km
#7 Orange Loop
Adrian, MI
7.3 mi 11.7 km Adrian, MI
Unknown
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1.0 mi 1.6 km
#8 Oak Ridge Loop
Okemos, MI
1.0 mi 1.6 km Okemos, MI
Unknown
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0.9 mi 1.4 km
#9 Dix Pond Trail
Ann Arbor, MI
0.9 mi 1.4 km Ann Arbor, MI
Minor Issues
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Dry, Fallen Trees
77 days ago
2 
9.1 mi 14.7 km
#10 Blue Loop
Brighton, MI
9.1 mi 14.7 km Brighton, MI
All Clear
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Dry
72 days ago
5 
3.8 mi 6.2 km
#11 Blue Trail
Haslett, MI
3.8 mi 6.2 km Haslett, MI
All Clear
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Fallen Trees - One fallen tree at the very beginning, otherwise it’s in great condition as of 9/22/18
3 days ago
4 
5.4 mi 8.8 km
#12 Yellow Loop
Brighton, MI
5.4 mi 8.8 km Brighton, MI
Minor Issues
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Some Mud - Flood warning that morning so there was some mud.
56 days ago
6 
1.5 mi 2.5 km
#13 Waterfall Loop Trail
Dearborn Heights, MI
1.5 mi 2.5 km Dearborn Heights, MI
Unknown
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1.3 mi 2.2 km
#14 Nichols Arboretum Loop
Ann Arbor, MI
1.3 mi 2.2 km Ann Arbor, MI
Unknown
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8.8 mi 14.2 km
#15 Paved Hike-Bike Trail
South Lyon, MI
8.8 mi 14.2 km South Lyon, MI
All Clear
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41 days ago
4 
1.6 mi 2.6 km
#16 Blue Trail
Livonia, MI
1.6 mi 2.6 km Livonia, MI
Unknown
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4 
5.4 mi 8.7 km
#17 Green Lake Loop
Chelsea, MI
5.4 mi 8.7 km Chelsea, MI
Minor Issues
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Some Mud, Fallen Trees - One fallen tree on the trail this morning
24 days ago
3 
5.0 mi 8.1 km
#18 Mountain Bike Trail
Northville, MI
5.0 mi 8.1 km Northville, MI
Unknown
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2.2 mi 3.6 km
#19 Chickadee Trail
Brighton, MI
2.2 mi 3.6 km Brighton, MI
Unknown
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4.4 mi 7.0 km
#20 Milford Trail
Milford, MI
4.4 mi 7.0 km Milford, MI
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Photos of Eastern Michigan - 110

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Trees reflect across the Rouge River.

#1

Trees reflect across the Rouge River.
 3
Dearborn, MI
By the end of your time on the Laura Trail, you should jump into the water.

#2

By the end of your time on the Laura Trail, you…
 3
Ann Arbor, MI
A working water pump!

#3

A working water pump!
 4
Chelsea, MI
The Laura Trail is beautifully shaded by large trees over the Bird Hills portion.

#4

The Laura Trail is beautifully shaded by large…
 3
Ann Arbor, MI
The views of the Huron River from the Laura Trail are sure to put you at peace.

#5

The views of the Huron River from the Laura Tra…
 2
Ann Arbor, MI
Lovely wooden boardwalks treat visitors to the Laura Trail.

#6

Lovely wooden boardwalks treat visitors to the…
 2
Ann Arbor, MI
Stoney Creek Metro Park.

#7

Stoney Creek Metro Park.
 2
Rochester, MI
Emerging from the woods toward Trout Lake.

#8

Emerging from the woods toward Trout Lake.
 2
South Lyon, MI

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