Enjoy the great outdoors and spend time on some of metro Detroit’s most popular nature trails.
Lower Huron Metropark (Belleville)
Get deep into nature as you hike through Lower Huron Metropark’s three rustic hiking trails. Beautiful woodlands, river views and abundant wildlife are just some of the sights you’ll see along the trails. Address: 40151 East Huron River Drive, Belleville
Douglas Evans Nature Trail (Beverly Hills)
Head out on this 0.9-mile loop trail near Franklin, Michigan. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 17 min to complete. This is a popular trail for walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Address: 31835 Evergreen Rd, Beverly Hills
Lower Rouge Trail (Canton)
Canton’s existing trail network extends from Canton Center Road to the I-275 bike Trail, and follows the Lower Rouge River along its entirety. Address: Morton-Taylor Rd, Canton
Belle Isle State Park (Detroit)
Belle Isle Park, a 985-acre island park located in the Detroit River near downtown Detroit has multiple nature trails and a great one for families starts at the Belle Isle Nature Center (it’s open daily and offers FREE admission). Address: 99 Pleasure Drive, Detroit
Heritage Park Nature Discovery Trail (Farmington Hills)
Heritage Park is a 211-acre park with 4.5 miles of trails that range from short Storybook walk to natural terrain adventure. The .18 mile walk has hands-on activities throughout to keep kids engaged and entertained. The Nature Discovery Trail connects the playground to the Nature Center which offers FREE admission. Address: 24915 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills
Newburgh Lakeview Trail (Livonia)
Explore this 3.6-mile out-and-back trail along Newburgh Lake that is popular for hiking and biking. Address: Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia, MI 48150
Red Oaks Nature Trail (Madison Heights)
A 1.3-mile paved trail is used for programs and local residents to hike, bike and walk. The sensory trail features a storybook trail. Address: 30300 Hales St., Madison Heights
Maybury State Park (Northville)
Maybury State Park offers 6 miles of hiking trails with loops of multiple distances. ‘Get lost’ and try to find the interior playground or enjoy the modern structure with zip line chairs, ropes course, fast slides and a firetruck located next to the parking lot and Maybury Farm. The state park also features fishing docks and public restrooms.
Stony Creek Metropark (Shelby Township)
The nature trails are comprised of areas of compact gravel, bare soil and mowed grasses. Many stretches of the trails have a marked increase in elevation with steep inclines and slopes. The trails cross over three wood bridges, and a wooden plank bridge with no side rails. Address: 4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Township
Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve (Southfield)
Get a Rocky Mountain experience close to home and let the kids climb on rocky terrain, hills and pathways. After you play on the rocks, take a stroll through the nature trail (it’s stroller friendly) and make your way to the overlook onto five-acre Carpenter Lake. Address: 10 Mile Road, East of Inkster, Southfield
Clinton River Park North (Sterling Heights)
The Clinton River Trail System is 461.1 acres long and traverses through Dodge Park, Donovan Park, Farmstead Park, North Clinton River Park, and South Clinton River Park. Address: 40555 Utica Rd, Sterling Heights,
