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Waterloo Recreation Area Green Trail
Long state recreation area loop with hills forests and lake edges.
Pinckney Recreation Area Crooked Lake Trail
Moderate loop with mixed terrain and frequent lake views.
Potawatomi Trail Pinckney Recreation Area
Long rolling loop with technical sections and steady southeast Michigan mileage.
About This Trail
Southern Michigan’s longest hiking trail at 36 miles, connecting Waterloo State Recreation Area and Pinckney Recreation Area through rolling moraine ridgelines, oak-hickory forests, and views of 10 inland lakes. Designed for 3-4 day thru-hikes with six campgrounds along the route including rustic backpack-only sites and cabin rentals. A quintessential southeast Michigan long-distance trek.
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Nearby Trails
Waterloo Recreation Area Green Trail
Long state recreation area loop with hills forests and lake edges.
Pinckney Recreation Area Crooked Lake Trail
Moderate loop with mixed terrain and frequent lake views.
Potawatomi Trail Pinckney Recreation Area
Long rolling loop with technical sections and steady southeast Michigan mileage.
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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