GUIDED OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

11 STATE PARKS.

A LIFETIME OF ADVENTURE.

Expedition Detroit is proud to offer the largest variety of guided trips within

several pristine Michigan state parks in the Detroit region.

From first time hikers and backpackers to world-class trekkers and trail runners,

our guides can't wait to lead you on your perfect adventure in Detroit's great outdoors.

WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY

Expedition Detroit provided headlamps which really helped us feel safe in the dark. It was a great hike, we loved that we got to experience something new.

Fun, safe, knowledgeable.

I love hiking but it’s hard to explore trails alone when you don’t have enough experience, so having the option to have a guide and others with the same interest is what I’ve been looking for!

WHY EXPLORE WITH US

BOOK YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE

Guided Backpacking: Maybury State Park
Beginner-friendly instructional and guided backpacking adventure.
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40 US dollars
Guided Backpacking: Highland North Loop
Beginner-friendly instructional and guided backpacking adventure.
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40 US dollars
Moderate Backpacking: Maybury MTB Trail
Intermediate-level instructional and guided backpacking adventure.
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50 US dollars
Moderate Backpacking: The Penosha Trail
Intermediate-level instructional and guided backpacking adventure.
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50 US dollars
Moderate Backpacking: Haven Hill Loop
Intermediate-level instructional and guided backpacking adventure.
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50 US dollars
Moderate Backpacking: Island Lake Yellow
Intermediate-level instructional and guided backpacking adventure.
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50 US dollars
Moderate Backpacking: Proud Lake Grand
Intermediate-level instructional and guided backpacking adventure.
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50 US dollars
Moderate Backpacking: Mount Kanzer
Intermediate-level instructional and guided backpacking adventure.
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50 US dollars
Moderate Backpacking: Pontiac Lake Grand
Intermediate-level instructional and guided backpacking adventure.
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50 US dollars
Moderate Backpacking: Proud Lake West
Intermediate-level instructional and guided backpacking adventure.
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50 US dollars
Advanced Backpacking: Pontiac MTB Loop
Expert-level guided backpacking expedition over the Detroit region's m...
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60 US dollars

NEED SOME TRAIL INSPIRATION?

You've come to the right place - that's our speciality.

Check out the articles below for more information on the world-class
outdoor experiences available in the Detroit region!

Trail Tuesday Series

#TrailTuesday: Exploring Island Lake's Hickory Ridge Trail

Welcome back to our #TrailTuesday Series! This edition explores the towering pines, vast meadows, and glistening snow-covered vistas of...

Trail Tuesday Series

#TrailTuesday: Kensington Metropark's Fox, Chicadee, and Wildwing Trail Loops

Welcome back to our #TrailTuesday Series! This edition features a picturesque jaunt through the winding trails of Kensington Metropark in...

Trail Tuesday Series

#TrailTuesday: Belle Isle's Lighthouse and Blue Heron Lagoon Trail

Welcome back to our #TrailTuesday Series! This edition loops around the wild trails nestled into the easternmost wilderness of Detroit's...

Featured Destinations

Discover Detroit's Best Fall Hike: Pinckney's Crooked Lake Trail

The wait is over - Detroit's peak fall colors have FINALLY ARRIVED throughout the region, and there's no better trail to experience this...

Trail Tuesday Series

#TrailTuesday: Maybury State Park's Mountain Bike Trail

Welcome back to our #TrailTuesday Series! This edition explores one of the Detroit region's most beloved MTB routes and trail running...

Hiking and Backpacking

Thru-Hiking the Chief Pontiac Trail, Pt. II: Proud Lake to Kensington

Along the banks of the Huron River and through the towering pines of Proud Lake, we retraced the generational footsteps of one of the...

Hiking and Backpacking

Thru-Hiking the Chief Pontiac Trail, Pt. I: Highland to Proud Lake

From the heights of Mt. Omich to the lowlands of the Huron River, we retraced the generational footsteps of one of the Detroit region's...

Trail Tuesday Series

#TrailTuesday: Exploring the Seven Lakes Loop Trail

Welcome back to our #TrailTuesday Series! This edition explores the lakeside vistas and dramatic forested ravines of the Seven Lakes...

Trail Tuesday Series

#TrailTuesday: Rediscovering Proud Lake's Wild Northwestern Loops

Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition explores two of the most controversial, diverse, beautiful, and fun trails...

Trail Tuesday Series

#TrailTuesday: Island Lake Yellow Trail Loop

Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition explores one of the most accessible, beautiful, and popular trails in the...

Trail Tuesday Series

#TrailTuesday: Conquering the Pontiac Lake Mountain Bike Trail Loop

Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition explores a trail widely recognized as one of the Top 100 Trails in the...

Trail Tuesday Series

#TrailTuesday: Rediscovering Highland's Historic Haven Hill Loop

Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition explores a trail hiked by investors, industrialists, royalty, and common...

Trail Tuesday Series

Thru-Hiking the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail, Pt. 3: The Finale in Pinckney

In honor of Earth Week, we embraced the challenge of thru-hiking the Detroit's region's most rigorous backpacking route: the...

Trail Tuesday Series

Thru-Hiking the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail, Pt. 2: Crossing the Highlands

In honor of Earth Week, we embraced the challenge of thru-hiking the Detroit's region's most rigorous backpacking route: the...

Trail Tuesday Series

Thru-Hiking the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail, Pt. 1: Embracing Solitude

In honor of Earth Week, we embraced the challenge of thru-hiking the Detroit's region's most rigorous backpacking route: the...

Trail Tuesday Series

#TrailTuesday: Exploring the Famous Penosha Trail in Brighton

Welcome back to our #TrailTuesday Series! This edition treks across one of the Detroit region's most beloved trails - if not THE most...

Hiking and Backpacking

#TrailTuesday: Exploring the Wilderness Trail Loop in Holly

Welcome back to our #TrailTuesday Series! This edition journeys to the Detroit region's northernmost destination - Holly Recreation Area...

Mountain Biking

#TrailTuesday: Braving Highland Recreation Area's A-B-C-D Loops

Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition tackles the only "Black Diamond" rated trail within our series: the rugged...

Running

#TrailTuesday: Exploring Detroit's Dequindre Cut Greenway

Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition digs into the sole "Top 50" trail within our namesake city - the Dequindre...

Running

#TrailTuesday: Exploring the Maybury State Park Hiking Trail Loop

Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition digs into one of the most popular trails in the entire Detroit region - a...

Hiking and Backpacking

#TrailTuesday: Point Pelee Marsh Boardwalk Trail

Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition explores the Detroit region's sole "Top 50" trail that's south of the...

Hiking and Backpacking

#TrailTuesday: West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve Trail

Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition explores the highland loops of the West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve, a...

Mountain Biking

#TrailTuesday: Exploring the Newburgh Lakeview Trail in Livonia

Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition traverses the lakeside bluffs, forested ravines, and panoramic views of the...

Hiking and Backpacking

#TrailTuesday: Proud Lake State Recreation Area's Figure 8 Loops

Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition criss-crosses the Huron River on Proud Lake State Recreation Area's Marsh,...

Running

#TrailTuesday: Exploring Novi Lakeshore Park's Multi-Trail

Welcome to the first installation of our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! Located just south of Walled Lake, this inaugural installation...

Running

Exploring the Detroit Free Press Marathon's 4 Most Iconic Routes

Race Weekend for the 2023 Detroit Free Press Marathon is HERE! As runners finalize their pre-event prep and arrive in Detroit, here are...

Featured Destinations

The Metroparks Trail Challenge: Exploring 13 Trails in 13 Days

This summer, the Huron-Clinton Metroparks launched their inaugural Metroparks Trail Challenge: completing 13 "challenge trails" across...

Gear

Expedition Essentials: Trail Running Shoes vs. Hiking Boots

One of the most divisive - and impactful - issues of the outdoor community, here we dive into the "Great Trail Debate" on when and why...

Trail Tuesday Series

#TrailTuesday: Maybury State Park's Mountain Bike Trail

Welcome back to our #TrailTuesday Series! This edition explores one of the Detroit region's most beloved MTB routes and trail running...

Expedition Partners

INTRODUCING: GUIDED OUTDOOR ADVENTURES WITH EXPEDITION DETROIT!

Expedition Detroit is proud to announce that we are now leading guided hiking, backpacking, and trail running outdoor adventure trips...

Running

The Rookie's Guide to Triathlon Training in Metro Detroit

Part triathlon training guide, part misadventure story, here are the "dos" and "don'ts" of competing in one of the most challenging,...

Lifestyle

The 5 Best Adventure Challenges to Conquer over Summer 2023

The trees may still be blooming, but Detroit's primetime summer adventure season is just around the corner! As you finish planning which...

Hiking and Backpacking

#TrailTuesday: Exploring the Wilderness Trail Loop in Holly

Welcome back to our #TrailTuesday Series! This edition journeys to the Detroit region's northernmost destination - Holly Recreation Area...

Lifestyle

The March Survival Guide for Metro Detroit's Outdoor Enthusiasts

Is it winter or spring..? Nobody in the Detroit region really knows, especially March. Regardless of this month's conditions, here is our...

Running

#TrailTuesday: Exploring Detroit's Dequindre Cut Greenway

Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition digs into the sole "Top 50" trail within our namesake city - the Dequindre...

Running

#TrailTuesday: Exploring the Maybury State Park Hiking Trail Loop

Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition digs into one of the most popular trails in the entire Detroit region - a...

Mountain Biking

#TrailTuesday: Exploring the Newburgh Lakeview Trail in Livonia

Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition traverses the lakeside bluffs, forested ravines, and panoramic views of the...

Running

#TrailTuesday: Exploring Novi Lakeshore Park's Multi-Trail

Welcome to the first installation of our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! Located just south of Walled Lake, this inaugural installation...

Lifestyle

Top 10 New Year's Resolutions to Accomplish in Detroit's Outdoors

Happy New Year, Detroit!! Now that 2023 has arrived in full regalia, here are the Expedition Detroit Team's New Year's resolutions,...

Lifestyle

Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout January 2023

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Just like waking up to fresh snowfall, January provides a perfectly clean slate for pursuing your wildest outdoor goals...

Water Sports

Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Dexter, Michigan

The third installation of our #TrailTownSpotlight series, we're highlighting the best outdoor attributes of Dexter, Michigan.

Lifestyle

Embrace the Dark Pt. IV: Experience the Winter Solstice near Detroit

The grand, festive finale of our #EmbraceTheDark Series, we invite you to join us in celebrating the shortest solar day of the year...

Gear

Embrace the Dark Pt. II: Essential Night Gear for Nocturnal Explorers

Sunset marks the starting gate for a whole new genre of adventure, although with one major caveat: it's dark outside. Have no fear,...

Lifestyle

Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout December 2022

'Tis the season for some holly, jolly, and freezing outdoor adventures - and we are stoked for them all! As you navigate the madness of...

Mountain Biking

Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Northville, Michigan

The second installation of our #TrailTownSpotlight series, we're highlighting the best features of Northville, Michigan for every...

Lifestyle

Introducing #EmbraceTheDark: A New Series on Exploring at Night

In honor of the upcoming darkest month of the year surrounding the Winter Solstice, we are launching a new series focusing on the Detroit...

Hiking and Backpacking

Guide to Conquering Detroit's Black Diamond Hiking Trails

In honor of National Hiking Day, we proudly present the triple-crown of the Detroit region's most intense and exhilarating hiking...

Lifestyle

Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout November 2022

The leaves and temperatures may be rapidly dropping, but the Detroit region's outdoor events calendar will stay vibrant throughout...

Mountain Biking

Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Milford, Michigan

The first installation of our #TrailTownSpotlight series, we're zeroing in on the specifics of what makes the Village of Milford,...

Running

Five Classic Running Trails for Exploring Detroit

The Detroit Marathon annually broadcasts to the world that the city is a premiere racing destination, but the marathon is just the tip of...

Lifestyle

Reintroducing Detroit: The Future Trails Capital of North America

The Great Lakes Tourism Experience Initiative is actively positioning Detroit as the epicenter of the longest interconnected trail...

Running

Five Reasons Why Your Next Run Should Be a Trail Run

While any run is better than no run, here are the key reasons why you should trade your neighborhood route for a natural trail the next...

Lifestyle

Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout October 2022

Overview of the top ten outdoor events that we're looking forward to during our favorite month of the year. Happy Fall! I’ve said it...

Lifestyle

Welcome to Expedition Detroit: Your Guide to our World-Class Outdoors!

Introducing Expedition Detroit - who we are, what we do, the areas we explore, and why you should join us on this expedition.

Trail Town Spotlights

Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Brighton, Michigan

The fifth installation of our #TrailTownSpotlight series, we're re-introducing an outdoor destination that truly needs no introduction:...

Hiking and Backpacking

Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Amherstburg, Ontario

After a brief hiatus, our #TrailTownSpotlight series is back! This edition crosses the border to explore the outdoor gems of Amherstburg,...

GUIDED OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY

BOOK YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE

Guided Backpacking: Maybury State Park

Guided Backpacking: Highland North Loop

Moderate Backpacking: Maybury MTB Trail

Moderate Backpacking: The Penosha Trail

Moderate Backpacking: Haven Hill Loop

Moderate Backpacking: Island Lake Yellow

Moderate Backpacking: Proud Lake Grand

Moderate Backpacking: Mount Kanzer

Moderate Backpacking: Pontiac Lake Grand

Moderate Backpacking: Proud Lake West

Advanced Backpacking: Pontiac MTB Loop

NEED SOME TRAIL INSPIRATION?

Check out the articles below for more information on the world-class outdoor experiences available in the Detroit region!

Check out the articles below for more information on the world-class
outdoor experiences available in the Detroit region!