A family nature hike is a perfect way for kids to stretch their legs and get some much needed fresh air. Check out these easy Metro Detroit nature trails that are perfect for little ones to walk and explore. With nature all around, there are endless things to discover, talk about or just enjoy some exercise together. Happy trails!
Nichols Arboretum (0.4 miles +) – Ann Arbor
1610 Washington Heights Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Location Notes: Multiple “easy” trails, Stroller friendly
Beverly Park (0.5 miles) – Beverly Hills
18801 Beverly Rd, Beverly Hills, MI 48025
Location Notes: Storybook trail (do not touch the displays!), mulched trail
Booth Trail (1 mile out & back) – Downtown Birmingham
511 N. Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009
Location Notes: Trail begins near Booth Park entrance, Mulched trail, Jogging stroller friendly, Metered parking near Booth Park/trail (Booth Park playground is currently closed due to the Coronavirus outbreak)
Heritage Park Story Trail (0.5 miles) – Canton
1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188
Location Notes: Stroller friendly, Path begins just west of the Canton Public Library
Dequindre Cut Art Walk (1.65 miles) – Detroit
1799 Wilkins St, Detroit, MI 48207
Location Notes: Paved pathway, Fun collection of urban artwork & graffiti
Prairie Pathway and Butterfly Garden @ Rouge Park (1.7 miles) – Detroit
21860 Joy Rd, Detroit, MI 48228
Location Notes: Grassy trail, Multiple other paved trails throughout
Tatigian Park and Nature Preserve (< 1 mile) – Livonia
34501 Curtis, Livonia, MI 48152
Location Notes: Paved nature trail, stroller + bike friendly
Red Oaks Nature Center (1.3 miles) – Madison Heights
30300 Hales Street, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Location Notes: Paved trail
Rosie’s Park Loop (1 mile) – Madison Heights
1111 E Farnum Avenue, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Location Notes: Paved trail
Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve (0.9 miles) – Rochester
333 North Hill Circle, Rochester, MI 48307
Location Notes: Small parking lot or curbside parking, Paved/gravel trail
Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve (1 mile) – Southfield
27101 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48033
Location Notes: Stroller friendly
Dodge Park (1.5 miles out & back) – Sterling Heights
40620 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
Location Notes: Paved path
Stage Nature Center (0.75 – 2 miles) – Troy
6685 Coolidge Hwy, Troy, MI 48098
Location Notes: Paved + mulched trails, No pets
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