Consists of 60,000 acres of lakes, forests and rivers.See more..
5.0Empire Bluff Trail(310 reviews) - Love this part of Sleeping Bear Hiking Trails
Extending two miles in length, this picturesque point-to-point hiking trail is rated moderate in skill level.See more..
4.5Kal Haven Trail(293 reviews) - Great trail but lots of debris Hiking Trails
We loved walking on the Kal Haven trail. Started in South Haven at the trail head and walked 2.5 miles. Som e of the highlights were walking under bridges, on the boardwalk and over the covered bridge. Very level and even trail. We also drove to Grand Junction and walked a mile on the trail there. Great trail in this area too.. It was sad to see so much garbage laying along the trail in both areas. Hopefully there is a spring clean up planned. Frustrating to see an area that lots of work has been put into for others to use be damaged by peoples' trash.See more..
Traverse Area Recreation & Transportation (TART) Trails is a system of paved and dirt trails for walkers, hikers, bikers, skaters and skiers in Northern Michigan. Trails are open year-round and available for many users and uses. Many of the paved trails offer access to local breweries, wineries, coffeehouses, restaurants and other area attractions such as lakes, rivers and beaches. Many of the dirt trails offer world class mountain biking and hiking opportunities for users of various skill levels. Numerous area bike shops offer rentals for any type of technical or recreational riders. Dogs are also welcomed on the trails and must be leashed and cleaned up after.See more..
A must see and do experience in Traverse City, Michigan. Make a day of it. There’s so much to see and do. Hike the trails - bring plenty of water and sunscreen. Climb the Dunes - again, bring plenty of water and sunscreen. Rent a bike and bike the Heritage Trail. Have Lunch, Relax on The Beach and on the way out, make sure you drive the scenic Pierce Stocking Trail. No matter what you do, you won’t be disappointed by the amazing views!See more..
Loop trail rated moderate in skill level takes hikers through three different environments : meadow, beach-maple forest and high bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan.See more..
4.5Silver Lake State Park(151 reviews) - Beautiful, well-maintained small state park State Parks • Hiking Trails
Silver Lake State Park is almost 3,000-acres along the Lake Michigan shoreline. This area includes both dune country and acres of mature forest and the only sand dune off-road vehicle area in east of the Mississippi River. Our 200 site campground is the only campground in the area that is located along the shoreline of Silver Lake.See more..
This 4.5-mile challenging hiking trail is the most popular in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.See more..
5.0Paint Creek Trail(133 reviews) - A beautiful stroll Spent 1-2 hours Hiking Trails
This trail runs off near the Royal Park where I stayed for the weekend. This trail is beautiful for a run, walk or a bike ride. It is very clean as well. I really enjoyed walking around. I didn't realize it how big it really is.See more..
5.0Chippewa Nature Center(99 reviews) - Very Nice Nature Center Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails
We enjoyed our visit to the Chippewa Nature Center. Inside were some interesting displays. Saw lots of wildlife out of the Wildlife Observation window, but nothing on the River side. Enjoyed a short walk on the Arbury trail.See more..
4.5River Trail(95 reviews) - great place to run! Hiking Trails
We're lucky to have such an extensive urban trail in Lansing, which also has most sections plowed throughout the winter. You can pick up the trail right by Michigan State and get a solid 20 mile run in on it. Its well cared for, and with only a couple of exceptions shielded from the city (meaning, its a beautiful view). there are many spurs to hop on/off the trail. And the trail winds through the zoo, around a beautiful park (hawk island), by the science museum and through downtown. What more could you ask for in an urban trail?See more..
4.5Rosy Mound Natural Area(92 reviews) - No dogs. Wonderful hiking through gorgeous woods to lovely bluffs and Lake Michigan Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails
Wonderful hiking through gorgeous woods to lovely bluffs and Lake Michigan. Surprisingly rugged topography with many stairs but a good workout. No pets allowed so no dog poop or overly friendly dogs jumping on you to worry about. We went on a weekday during the Fall so it wasn't too crowded and they didn't charge for parking but I imagine that parking in the very small lot would be difficult to find.See more..
4.5Betsie Valley Trail(70 reviews) - Great trail for either biking or hiking Hiking Trails
This trail has starting points in either beulah or Frankfort .. one can choose out and back, one way, or round trip. It’s up to you, but whatever you choose, you will be surprised with how scenic it is , offering great views of crystal lake and various nature areas . I did an out and back hike from Beulah, but I definitely want to follow up with a bike ride in the future. Lots of tourists opt for sleeping bear dunes and give this area a miss. Ok by me as less people on the trails! Definitely worth checking out See more..
This is by my house and I have to say, I am spoiled with this trail. This trail is no longer a state park, but is maintained locally. It is well groomed and maintained, even in winter some of it is scraped. The trail is paved from Hamburg to Pinckney, past the west side of Pinckney it is not paved. The trail is approximately 20 miles long and runs into Stockbridge. The paved part is great for walks, bicycling, running or blading, and is nicely shaded. There are many places to park near M-36 or at the trailhead on M-36 and Pettysville. There are porta-potties at M36 and Pettysville, along with parking. The unpaved trail has been used by horses and is very rough, not very suitable for biking. There are a few benches in some areas, no picnic tables or playgrounds, this is strictly a trail. If you plan on walking your dog, there are disposal stations for dog waste.See more..
4.5Midland City Forest(33 reviews) - Great trails! Sunday: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Biking Trails • Parks • Hiking Trails
This is a great park and used by alot of people for walking, biking, mountain biking, and taking pets. We went here to mountain bike and we really enjoyed it! We haven't mountain biked alot, but so far this is the best trail system we've riden on. I am looking forward to riding here again. See more..
In the middle of the city, but out of the city. Beautiful hiking in pure nature lots of animals and ponds, swamp , clean air . Going 2-3 times a weekSee more..
4.5West Bloomfield Nature Reserve(32 reviews) - What a treasure! We fell into this park, on a whim and ended up spending the better part of the afternoon exploring. Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails
I would highly recommend this to anyone who just wants a sweet walk in nature, with a pond and beautiful foliage.See more..
4.5Al Sabo Preserve(32 reviews) - hiking into the woods Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails
visiting our daughter on the west coast of Michigan we took a hike through the trails. It's a casual and well-maintained trail and a great spot for a fall hike. The park was particularly busy, but the weather was perfect and I would expect nothing less on a day like that.See more..
4.5Mason Tract Pathway(27 reviews) - Make sure to find the chapel in the woods! Hiking Trails
There is a small chapel located on the rivers edge. Open to the public and very peaceful and serene. If you're driving you'll want four wheel drive, or at least a truck and knowledge of driving off road in the sand and woods. There are no signs, but if you're good with a map you should be okay. Once you get to the end of the two track road there is a small area to park, it's at a dead end and there is a gate, which is about the only way you'll know you're there. The chapel is a short walk up and over a hill towards the river. If you got stuck out here, it would take some time and $$$ to get pulled out. You can also stop by the chapel if you take a canoe trip out of Roscommon, the canoe rental places will know what you are talking about. There is a small dock and it's a great place to stop and simply reflect on the beauty of Northern MI. There are no real facilities there, but there are outhouses for the most basic need.See more..
If you like to hike, this is the best hike I have ever been on in Michigan! It is just one mile from town, simple to find down a residential street, and well worth going to again and again! The extreme ecological diversity found at the Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area here is beyond anything I have ever seen before. There are 12 distinct habitat types, including two hardwood forest types, three wetland habitats, and the shrub thicket and wet mesic forest types that support more than 20 species of trees, over 100 species of flowers, and over 100 species of birds, including great-horned owls, eagles and the threatened red-shoulder hawk. Wow.See more..
4.5Greenstone Ridge Trail(23 reviews) - Mixed reviews - liked the north half a lot, the south half not so much Hiking Trails
Rated as moderate-difficult, this forty-mile trail runs the length of the National Park and takes hikers through 900 to 1,000 feet in elevation changes.See more..
The Lake Wobegon Trail is a 46-mile long, 10-foot wide, bituminous surfaced hike-and-bike pathway. The trail, which opened on September 30, 1998, extends through Central MN from the city of St. Joseph to the city of Osakis. The trail also has an extension on the west side of Albany heading northeast to Holdingford and beyond.See more..
4.5Old Indian Trail(17 reviews) - Peaceful and picturesque Hiking Trails
My husband and I walked here several days while staying in the area. We did the one mile trail (there and back about 2.5 miles) and the black arrow trail as well (over 3 miles). The shorter trail is mostly flat until you get to the end; you have the option of climbing the dune to see the breathtaking views and visit lake Michigan. If you are up for a hike, I highly recommend the black arrow trail. This trail is a bit harder but offers more scenic views. See more..
Enjoy a bicycle ride on this flat asphalt tree lined trail that is paroled by the Macomb County Sheriffs department. It is an easy 7 mile trip from Armada to the city of Richmond. rest under a gazebo in Richmond. I believe the trail is 26 miles long total (I think it starts in Rochester,Michigan) Pit toilets are found along the way. People using the trail are usually friendly and abide by cycling rules ( ie. Passing on your left is spoken or they use of a bell) My wife and I rode the trail pretty much spring -fall. Cycling is low impact on your knees and fun:) Be wary of deer crossing the trail. Seeing a small family of deer is a bonus to me!!! but no fun to run into. There is a parking lot located in Armada and nothing has ever been tampered with.See more..
5.0Van Buren Trail State Park(14 reviews) - Great rocky beach & dunes area Spent 2-3 hours Hiking Trails
Vanburen Trail is paved from Maple St in South Haven to the VanBuren State Park which has swimming camping etc. That length of the trail is paved for anything non motorized. The trail also splits, in a non paved section and goes to Hartford MichiganSee more..
The Bishop's Bog Preserve Trail is in a slightly secluded place. I love this place. I mean it has got everything going for it, a bog in the middle of the city, a long paved winding walking trail, a couple of Baseball diamonds, a dog park and a huge parking lot. We even saw a couple of deer roaming about unafraid of humans.See more..
4.5Portland Riverwalk(7 reviews) - The jewel of Portland Spent 1-2 hours Biking Trails • Hiking Trails
The River Trail system in Portland is one of the finest assets of the city. If you walk the entire trail, it's over 10 miles long. It loops through most of the parks in the city; at least half of it runs adjacent to the Grand or Lookingglass Rivers. No matter what time of day you walk it, you have a chance of seeing the deer who live nearby. They are so accustomed to walkers that they stand and stare---seemingly unfrightened. See more..
4.0Polly Ann Trail(7 reviews) - Polly Ann trail leonard mi (Addison township ) Hiking Trails
Polly Ann trail beautiful, quiet country walk.. or bike ride .. riders on horseback might even pass you bySee more..
Phenomenal, smooth asphalt trail. Lots of places to stop for water refills or restroom breaks. The 60 mile loop Rome Midland to Clare & back is gorgeous. Clare is bustling with good eating options and the starting point in Midland is at the Farmers Market.See more..
This is a beautifully maintained trail from Millington to Columbiaville. It is 10.8 miles one way, or 20.16 round-trip. There are portable restrooms on each end of the trail and a nice little convenient store at the halfway point in Otterville. There is a slight elevation both to and from Millington and if you are not an experienced cyclist you will notice it. Overall it was a beautiful trail and I would highly recommend it. See more..
5.0Huron Sunrise Trail(6 reviews) - Great bike path Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Biking Trails • Hiking Trails
This is a wonderful paved bike path that extends from downtown Rogers City to the 40 mile Point light house North of town (about 10 miles). Some of the path goes right along the Lake Huron shore and part through the woods. The Hoeft State park is about at the halfway point and park visitors use this a lot. Since most of the path is fairly flat it is a great ride for kids.See more..
4.0Padgett Park(5 reviews) - Wonderful natural park Spent < 1 hour Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks • Hiking Trails This park has many trails that go through a wonderful woods. Nice experience. Would recommend to anyone that lives in the area as this is a hidden gem. They now have a paved path from Schavey Road that connects to the back of the park.See more..
5.0Oak Park(5 reviews) - Awesome place to go! Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks • Hiking Trails
We were worried when we parked that it was a mistake. But you walk straight ahead until you get to the top of the ledges. If you walk left for a bit, you can will see stairs going down to the ledges. You can rock climb if you have the equipment. My kids climbed the easiest parts and loved it! There is also a small cave along the trail. We will be back this summer! See more..
4.0Black Creek Nature Trail(5 reviews) - Great for walking Hiking Trails Its a beautiful trail with lots of scenic beauty. But.......some areas are very remote so you should never walk alone as an attack happened on this trail in broad daylight.See more..
Beautiful stop with a little park, trails, and right on the water. We have small kids and they loved being able to get out of the car (driving to Canada) and stretch their legs. We planned only a 20 minute stop, but stayed an hour because the kids had so much fun! See more..
4.5Mount Ojibway Trail(5 reviews) - Stunning view from the lookout tower Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails
After renting a skiff at Rock Harbor, we boated to Daisy Farm campground and embarked on the hike to the top of Mount Ojibway. At a fairly casual pace, we reached the lookout tower in about an hour. From the tower, you are able to see both the North and South shores of the island, as well as some of the inland lakes. On a clear day, Canada is also visible. It was a hot day (and the majority of the trail is unprotected from sun) but luckily many blueberry plants line the trail.See more..
5.0Manistee River Trail(4 reviews) - Beautiful hike Spent More than 3 hours Hiking Trails
We parked near the Hodenpyl Dam and did 10 miles and were treated to a beautiful view of the river the entire day. Nicely-blazed trail, friendly hikers and some wonderful views. Next time we’ll hike the trail up and canoe down.See more..
5.0Lake Ann Pathway(4 reviews) - Excellent Hike Historic Walking Areas • Hiking Trails This is a worthwhile Hike. Hike wanders by three or four lakes, as well as the Platte River. It is listed at 3.2 miles and took us 1 3/4 hours.See more..
This afternoon we hiked the first 6 miles of the trail, from Big Portage Lake and Sackrider Hill. We were pleasantly surprised to find new (at least new since last fall) trail markers, one every mile. We don't know if they continue for the remainder of the trail, but we want to thank whatever group was responsible for these markers!See more..
5.0Rotary Park(3 reviews) - Optimal for short Sunday morning walk Parks • Hiking Trails • Playgrounds
The park offers plenty hiking trails to get extra fresh air for recovery from daily work etc. Distances between 0.5 and 2 available. In winter talk care of good hiking gear as the paths might be muddy or slippery. Nice creek with pleasant views crossing the areal. See more..
5.0Ionia River Trail(2 reviews) - River trail fun Spent 1-2 hours Biking Trails • Hiking Trails • Jogging Paths & Tracks
Really nice distressing break. Bring your bike or fishing pole. Trails runs a way so plan enough time. Springtime may have some floodingSee more..
4.5Pere Marquette Rail Trail(2 reviews) - Awesome Trail For Bike or Walk! Biking Trails • Hiking Trails • Jogging Paths & Tracks
Beautiful. Great paved trail. Many signs to keep you informed about your location and distance to next stop. Several porta potties that were clean. You could stop at picnic areas or stop at restaurants if you wanted. We met a couple who also said there was a good ice cream stop but we did not have time!See more..
9.5 miles one-way, paved, flat and well maintained from trailhead to trailhead (19.0 miles total). Each trailhead has parking for about 15 vehicles. No amenities such as restrooms, water or trash cans. Online indicates that Kueffner Park has restrooms .5 miles north of the trail on the NW corner of Towerline and Janes in Buena Vista Township. It crosses 8 county or state roads and has 10 benches on the trail with minimal shade available. Views of Wildlife, creek crossings and farm fields. Very little traffic. There was 1 one walker, 1 roller blading, and 1 cyclist when I was on the course. I would return.See more..
This a good place to walk, jog or cycle. Dogs would also enjoy this area though they should be on a leash. It’s off Michigan Ave. The map showed it to be connected to other trails and parks. I found it both relaxing and refreshing.See more..
5.0Fred Russ Forest Park(1 review) - Great Place for a Walk! National Parks • Equestrian Trails • Hiking Trails Well off the beaten path, this good sized quiet park is perfect for a stroll. Or, to hunt mushrooms.... shoot photos.... to see lots of wildlife... or just enjoy a quiet walk. Definitely worth traveling to visit this park!See more..
This Sanctuary has a lot to offer, ponds, grassland, forest, a brook. Nice little place to explore. Bug spray is a must this time of year. Path is well marked.See more..
2.0Torch Lake Nature Preserve(1 review) - Fair hiking in Northern Michigan Hiking Trails There was a very easy trail with views of the woods. The trail was good for our 5-7 year-old walkers. However, there were no great views on our walk from point 1 to 3 to 2 back to 1, just "plain" woods. It was fine but not special. The trail is narrow so a group must walk single file.See more..
5.0Pentwater Pathways Trailhead(1 review) - Great Hike! Spent 1-2 hours Hiking Trails Great hiking loop! Walk through a completely beautiful aspen grove and through a lovely forest. Great for xc skiiers in the winter.See more..
