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  • The Best Fall Hikes near Detroit for Experiencing Peak Colors

    Pinckney State Recreation Area | Crooked Lake Trail Distance: 4.4 miles Elevation Gain: 324 feet Trail Detroit's outdoor world, one of those "somethings" includes unanimous love for the Crooked Lake Trail at Pinckney In the words of Pure Michigan, "Pinckney’s untouched terrain is perfect for a stroll amid spectacular EXPLORE PINCKNEY RECREATION AREA WITH US THIS FALL! Photo courtesy of @jamie_eliz (Instagram) 2.

  • Expedition Essentials: Ultimate Guide to Winter Camping near Detroit - 2026 Edition

    Stated differently, if you are looking to thru-hike the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail or Potawatomi Trail this Blind Lake Campground | Pinckney State Recreation Area | Pinckney, MI The top winter camping destination is without a doubt Pinckney State Recreation Area's Blind Lake Campground. Pines Campground | Waterloo State Recreation Area | Chelsea, MI Thru-hikers of the Waterloo-Pinckney Recommended Trail: Waterloo-Pinckney Trail Quick Safety Add-Ons Before signing off on this article,

  • Summer 2026 Preview: Top Outdoor Experiences near Detroit to Enjoy this Summer

    BACKPACK THE POTAWATOMI TRAIL WITH EXPEDITION DETROIT Destination: Pinckney State Recreation Area | Pinckney, Michigan When to Experience: July 11th - 12th Recommended Adventure: Thru-Hiking "Poto" teaser of what you can expect when joining Expedition Detroit on a guided backpacking trip through Pinckney EXPLORE PINCKNEY STATE RECREATION AREA WITH EXPEDITION DETROIT! 8.

  • The 5 Summits: Conquering the Five Most Iconic Hilltops near Detroit

    Area | Chelsea, Michigan Elevation: 1,150 feet Why Iconic: Highest point on the celebrated Waterloo-Pinckney Trail Summit Location: Stone/concrete marker at summit Recommended Route: Waterloo Pinckney Trail (Pines shout ring out when the Prospect Hill switchbacks came into view along my 2023 traverse of the Waterloo-Pinckney switchbacks signal that a truly, and relatively arduous, "summit" is within grasp and (2) the Waterloo-Pinckney

  • Run the Huron 100: The Premiere Ultra Marathon near Detroit

    you should expect while navigating the preeminent ultra marathon near Detroit: PHASE ONE: WATERLOO-PINCKNEY off right where it should: following the Detroit's region's showcase backpacking trail, the Waterloo-Pinckney roller coaster of sandy hills along the trail and meadow until the trail’s terminus near Silver Lake in Pinckney runners leave the marked trail behind and follow dirt roads until they reach the northern section of Pinckney

  • 10 Michigan Native Wildflowers to Watch for this Spring

    State Recreation Area Trail: Yellow Trail Loop (6.2 miles) Start time: 4:30 pm Friday, May 22nd Park: Pinckney Brighton State Recreation Area Trail: Penosha Trail (5 miles) Start time: 5:00 pm Friday, May 29th Park: Pinckney State Recreation Area Trail: Crooked Lake Trail (4.4 miles) Start time: 9:30 am Park: Pinckney State

  • Expedition Essentials: Ultimate Guide to Snowshoeing Near Detroit

    SILVER LAKE TRAIL |    Pinckney State Recreation Area | Pinckney, MI Distance : 2.6 Miles Elevation Route Type : Loop Pinckney Recreation Area is where generations of Detroiters have fallen in love with This forested loop through the heart of Pinckney Rec winds through a beautiful forest filled with abundant

  • Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout April 2026

    April 18-19th   | Pinckney State Recreation Area | 10 a.m.   FINALLY! Kick Off Trail Racing Season at THE Trail Marathon April 26th | Pinckney State Recreation Area | EXPLORE PINCKNEY STATE RECREATION AREA WITH EXPEDITION DETROIT Do you host an upcoming outdoor event

  • 9 Reasons why April is the Best Month for Backpacking near Detroit

    When I first backpacked the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail in 2023, I opted to skip my reservation at Pinckney's From the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail to Peru's Inca Trail, Mt. Kanzer to Mt. summiting "Prospect Hill," one of Metro Detroit's "Five Summits" and the highest point of the Waterloo-Pinckney

  • Top 10 Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout January 2026

    Brave the Abominable Snowman Ride January 17th | Pinckney State Recreation Area    | 11 A.M.    Mountain Biking Association  is hosting its annual Abominable Snowman Ride  at the Glenbrook Yurt in Pinckney DISCOVER PINCKNEY RECREATION AREA  ON A GUIDED HIKE WITH EXPEDITION DETROIT 9.

  • Spring 2025 Preview: Top Outdoor Experiences near Detroit this Season

    BACKPACK THE POTAWATOMI TRAIL Destination: Pinckney State Recreation Area | Pinckney, Michigan When EXPLORE PINCKNEY STATE RECREATION AREA WITH EXPEDITION DETROIT!

  • Expedition Essentials: Ultimate Guide to Cross-Country Skiing Near Detroit

    CROOKED LAKE TRAIL | Pinckney State Recreation Area | Pinckney, MI Distance: 4.4 Miles Elevation Route Type: Loop Largely celebrated as the Detroit region's #1 destination for fall colors, Pinckney

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