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Pinckney Recreation Area Crooked Lake Trail
Moderate loop with mixed terrain and frequent lake views.
Waterloo Recreation Area Green Trail
Long state recreation area loop with hills forests and lake edges.
Brighton Recreation Area Penosha Trail
Popular southeast Michigan loop with technical sections and steady climbs.
About This Trail
Southeast Michigan’s premier long loop at 17 miles, rolling through glacial hills, moraines, and eskers in the Pinckney Recreation Area. Well-marked with quarter-mile distance markers and wooden bridges at all water crossings. The Blind Lake Rustic Campground at the midpoint makes overnight trips convenient. A shortcut option trims 5 miles near Halfmoon Lake.
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Pinckney Recreation Area Crooked Lake Trail
Moderate loop with mixed terrain and frequent lake views.
Waterloo Recreation Area Green Trail
Long state recreation area loop with hills forests and lake edges.
Brighton Recreation Area Penosha Trail
Popular southeast Michigan loop with technical sections and steady climbs.
Waterloo Pinckney Trail
One of Michigans signature long-distance routes across parks and recreation lands.
Holly Recreation Area Lakeshore Trail
Lake-focused rolling route through wooded ridges and open shoreline points.
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