Trail Town Spotlight: Amherstburg, Ontario
After a brief hiatus, our #TrailTownSpotlight series is back! This edition crosses the border to explore the outdoor gems of Amherstburg,...
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HIKING AND BACKPACKING
Believe the hype: Detroit is on track to become the international hiking capital of North America.
From favorite short out-and-backs to multi-day backpacking treks, check back here regularly for hiking and backpacking route guides, gear reviews, trailside hacks, and everything in between.
We can’t wait to see you out there.
Dan Cooke
- 6 days ago
- 5 min
The March Survival Guide for Every Outdoor Enthusiast
Is it winter or spring..? Nobody in the Detroit region really knows, especially March. Regardless of this month's conditions, here are...
Dan Cooke
- Mar 7
- 4 min
#TrailTuesday: The 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...
Dan Cooke
- Feb 21
- 6 min
#TrailTuesday: 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...
Dan Cooke
- Feb 14
- 5 min
#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...
Dan Cooke
- Feb 7
- 6 min
#TrailTuesday: West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve Trail
Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition explores the highlands loops of the West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve,...
Dan Cooke
- Jan 31
- 7 min
#TrailTuesday: Newburgh Lakeview Trail
Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition traverses the lakeside bluffs, forested ravines, and panoramic views of the...
Dan Cooke
- Jan 28
- 7 min
Winter Trail Melee: Snowshoeing vs. Cross-Country Skiing vs. Snow Hiking
Just when any dreams of deep powder days had diminished to a fool's hope, January has delivered with over a foot of snow over the last...
Dan Cooke
- Jan 24
- 5 min
#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,...
Dan Cooke
- Jan 22
- 10 min
Blood on the Ice: Remembering the Battles of Frenchtown
Two hundred and ten years ago today, the bloodiest battle ever fought on Michigan soil came to a close, resulting in the United States'...
Dan Cooke
- Jan 10
- 5 min
#TrailTuesday: 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...
Dan Cooke
- Jan 7
- 12 min
New Year's Resolutions for 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,...
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