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Potawatomi Trail Pinckney Recreation Area
Long rolling loop with technical sections and steady southeast Michigan mileage.
Waterloo Recreation Area Green Trail
Long state recreation area loop with hills forests and lake edges.
Waterloo Pinckney Trail
One of Michigans signature long-distance routes across parks and recreation lands.
About This Trail
A 4.2-mile moderate loop in Pinckney Recreation Area winding through mixed hardwood forest with frequent views of Crooked Lake and surrounding wetlands. The trail rolls over glacial terrain with wooden bridges at stream crossings. A shorter alternative to the 17-mile Potawatomi Trail in the same park, suitable for a half-day outing.
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Nearby Trails
Potawatomi Trail Pinckney Recreation Area
Long rolling loop with technical sections and steady southeast Michigan mileage.
Waterloo Recreation Area Green Trail
Long state recreation area loop with hills forests and lake edges.
Waterloo Pinckney Trail
One of Michigans signature long-distance routes across parks and recreation lands.
Brighton Recreation Area Penosha Trail
Popular southeast Michigan loop with technical sections and steady climbs.
Holly Recreation Area Lakeshore Trail
Lake-focused rolling route through wooded ridges and open shoreline points.
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