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Calling all night owls, adventure seekers, wildlife enthusiasts, and intrepid hikers! We're heading into the darker months of the year, which means that the BEST WILDLIFE VIEWING OPPORTUNITIES are just around the corner. Join Expedition Detroit on a special "Night Hike Safari" at Proud Lake State Recreation throughout the fall and winter to explore and enjoy the best of the Detroit area's outdoors - under the stars! This guided hike offers an engaging 3.1-mile loop along the southern bank of the Huron River, through towering pines, and around Proud Lake's stunning central marsh. Your highlight-reel adventure will provide plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife, capture breathtaking photos, and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of one of southeast Michigan's most beloved wetland habitats. With an easy trail rating and minimal elevation gain, it's perfect for all skill levels! EACH HIKER MUST WEAR A HEADLAMP OR CARRY A FLASHLIGHT! Participants can either bring their own or rent one from Expedition Detroit for $5. Headlamps are reservable via the online checkout and payable at the trailhead. VETERANS ALWAYS HIKE FREE! Use code "VETERAN" to redeem. MORE ON THIS TRIP: Meeting Point: Proud Lake Huron River Fishing Site parking lot Trail length: 3.12 miles Elevation Gain: 59 feet Trail Rating: Easy-Moderate Route Orientation: Loop Parking Specifics: Michigan Recreation Passport required for parking at the Huron River Fishing Site parking lot CHECK OUT OUR #TRAILTUESDAY FEATURE ON THIS TRAIL: https://www.expeditiondetroit.com/post/trailtuesday-proud-lake-state-recreation-area-s-new-expedition-loop

THE WAIT IS OVER! We're ecstatic to launch new backpacking adventures across Metro Detroit's wildest destinations, starting with its FIRST backpacking trail: the Potawatomi Trail! This moderate-level guided and instructional backpacking expedition explores one of the Detroit region's most famous, beautiful, and historic trails: the "Potawatomi Trail" at Pinckney State Recreation Area. Starting from the idyllic Silver Lake Trailhead, the trail traverses the dense marshlands, mature forests, dramatic moraine hills, lush fields, and lakeside scenic overnight at stunning Blind Lake Campground - consistently held as the most beautiful campground in southeast Michigan! Perfect for backpackers training for their first overnight trip or looking to explore the more rustic side of Detroit's outdoors, this moderate-level overnight trip includes the following pre-trip virtual training session: -Meeting to connect and discuss trip logistics. -Overview of the trail and "hidden gems" to look for. -Instruction on how to properly plan - physically and mentally - for your backpacking trip. -Tips on packing your backpack and overview of required gear. -Opportunity to discuss FAQs and other questions. Don't forget to pack in your spirit for adventure! MORE ON THIS TRIP: Meeting/End Point: Silver Lake Trailhead parking lot Overnight Campground: Blind Lake Campground Trail Length: 17.7 miles (10.8 miles on Day 1, 6.9 miles on Day 2) Elevation Gain: 2,083 feet (1,207 feet on Day 1, 876 feet on Day 2) Trail Rating: Moderate Route Orientation: Loop Parking Specifics: Michigan Recreation Passport required for overnight parking at the Silver Lake Trailhead parking lot OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: -Your guides will be Dan Cooke and Bria Sheffer -Flexible payment options available -Equipment rental options available upon request -Available for solo bookings and large groups (10 participants) CHECK OUT OUR FEATURE ON THIS TRAIL: https://www.expeditiondetroit.com/post/the-potawatomi-trail-rediscovering-detroit-s-first-backpacking-loop

Welcome to Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area in Waterford Township, Michigan! This moderate-level guided hike explores Pontiac Lake's primary hiking trail that is a park favorite for hiking and trail running. Starting from the main trailhead, this out-and-back cuts through the heart of Pontiac Lake's best geographic features: dense marshlands, mature forests, spacious grassland prairies, dramatic moraine hills, and, naturally, panoramic views of Pontiac Lake. MORE ON THIS TRIP: Meeting Point: Main trailhead parking lot off of Williams Lake Road. Trail length: 3.7 miles Elevation Gain: 308 feet Trail Rating: Moderate Route Orientation: Out-and-back Parking Specifics: Michigan Recreation Passport required for parking at the Williams Lake Road trailhead

Expedition Detroit is an outdoor recreation media company focused exclusively on outdoor experiences within an hour’s drive of Downtown Detroit. Here is how the media is covering our place in Detroit's outdoors. IN THE MEDIA Detroit's world-class outdoors are making international headlines. A few media outlets have noticed our part in that story. Tune in to TRAILBLAZE DETROIT Expedition Detroit is proud to partner with Visit Detroit on a new adventure travel series focused on outdoor experiences across Metro Detroit! Episode 1: Paint Creek Trail and Clinton River Episode 2: Ski Resorts near Detroit LEARN MORE NEWS FEATURES Fresh off the press. Changing Detroit’s Outdoor Narrative Azure Road February 19, 2026 CHECK IT OUT Visit Detroit Launches Adventure Series 105.1 The Bounce November 24, 2025 CHECK IT OUT Meeting People Where They're At The Tree Line - Heart of the Lakes April 2025 CHECK IT OUT Hit the Trails with Expedition Detroit Michigan Blue Magazine Fall 2024 Issue CHECK IT OUT It's Never Too Late to Start An Endurance Sport - Or Change it Up Fast Talk Laboratories August 22, 2024 CHECK IT OUT Guided Night Hikes Feature Update All Outdoors Update July 24, 2024 CHECK IT OUT Wild Walk: A Guided Hike with Expedition Detroit Troy City Lifestyle July 2024 Issue CHECK IT OUT The Rise of the Adventure Athlete Fast Talk Laboratories April 6, 2024 CHECK IT OUT Michigan Sees Another Year of Double-Digit Growth for Outdoor Industry Bridge Michigan November 21, 2023 CHECK IT OUT Igniting Passion and Purpose The Tree Line - Heart of the Lakes October 2023 CHECK IT OUT Let's Explore Metro Detroit The Log - Motor City Axe April 27, 2023 CHECK IT OUT PODCAST APPEARANCES We like to talk sometimes too. LET'S CONNECT

Detroit Michigan Running Trails & Races - Adventure travel blog for the everyday explorer. FONCTIONNEMENT Pavé ou sentier, 5K ou Ultra, relais ou triathlon - peu importe comment vous aimez vos foulées, nous le creusons et aurons du contenu à soutenir. Revenez ici pour les meilleurs itinéraires de course à pied, les détaillants, les événements de course et les conseils de style de vie de la région de Detroit. Nous vous verrons à la ligne d'arrivée. FIND YOUR RACE Use code " 15EXPDET26 " for 15% off ALL RACES Explore community-based adventure races with Running Venture. Aucun post publié dans cette langue actuellement Dès que de nouveaux posts seront publiés, vous les verrez ici. ARTICLES RÉCENTS BOOK A TRAIL RUN

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