as you take in the panoramic views of Silver Lake. To minimize the siren call of Silver Lake, we recommend parking as close to the Crooked Lake Trail's Foliage along the Crooked Lake Trail's "Straightaway" My personal favorite segment of the Crooked Lake until you reach the Silver Lake Parking Lot. EXPLORE THE CROOKED LAKE TRAIL WITH US THIS FALL!

The perfect timeframe to make every moment count in Detroit's outdoors. Expedition Detroit's top-rated experience, we've decided to expand our night hiking adventures to Proud Lake State Recreation Area's " Expedition Loop " and Highland State Recreation Area's " Haven Hill Loop The hike will take place from 6PM to 8PM, so don't forget your headlamp! Making the most of every opportunity accessible to us.

as you take in the panoramic views of Silver Lake. Silver Lake Trailhead DAY 1: Silver Lake Trailhead to Blind Lake Campground Mileage: 10.8 miles Elevation DAY 2: Blind Lake Campground to Silver Lake Mileage: 6.9 miles Elevation Gain: 876 ft. Water pump at Blind Lake Campground After refilling your squeeze-filtered water bottle at the Blind Lake The 1.3 miles between Blind Lake and Dead Lake are some of the most densely forested stretches of the

This edition explores the towering pines, vast meadows, and glistening snow-covered vistas of Island Lake Join us as we capitalize on the Detroit region's first snowfall by exploring Island Lake's most accessible That 8 hour drive from the Mid-Atlantic to the Great Lakes struck my impressionable mind as a seasonal along the beach at Kent Lake . MEET ISLAND LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA

Paddle the Entirety of the Huron River National Water Trail Proud Lake State Recreation Area to Lake Launching at the headwaters of Proud Lake, the official water trail route guides paddlers through several of the Detroit region's idyllic parks and quintessential trail towns along the journey to Lake Erie. These include the Milford Trail, Highland State Recreation Area, Hickory Glen, Proud Lake State Recreation Area/the Kensington Connector, and Island Lake State Recreation Area.

Would I have enough time to kayak and hike at Island Lake ? Maybe Proud Lake has thawed enough for a paddle to Milford ? Are Alpine Valley or Mt. Lake campgrounds constituting the park's two "rustic" camping options. View towards Bishop Lake Complex Rd. EXPLORE ISLAND LAKE'S YELLOW TRAIL WITH EXPEDITION DETROIT!

issues of the outdoor community, here we dive into the "Great Trail Debate" on when and why you should lace Boots that now felt more and more like anvils with every step towards Proud Lake. Price : $ 149.95 La Sportiva Bushido II Designed for serious runners and hikers taking on technical terrain venturing out into less hospitable conditions, such as trails heavily laden with mud, snow, or overgrowth like

trailhead (located off of Fox Lake Road) The origination point of the Kerr Hill and Four Lakes Loop Your descent will end along the banks of Round Lake, the first of four sizeable lakes that the route Descent towards Round Lake From Round Lake, the Kerr Hill and Four Lakes Loops Trail backtracks 0.3 miles Similar to Round Lake, the Mud Lake section of the Kerr Hill and Four Lakes Loops Trail provides hikers and Big Fish Lake.

Our pleasantly warm temperatures, refreshing lakes and rivers, wide open campgrounds, and thousands of Starting at Proud Lake State Recreation Area in Commerce Township, the HRWT passes through "Trail Towns " like the Village of Milford, Dexter, Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Flat Rock before pouring into Lake Erie Pontiac Lake Peak, one of the "5 Summits" of Metro Detroit 4. Peak in Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area: Remote highest point found deep within Pontiac Lake.

But what makes each resort stand out from the pack? ALPINE VALLEY SKI RESORT | White Lake, Michigan Hours: Weekdays: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Weekend: 9 a.m a leisurely paddle down the Huron River, launching from Milford Central Park for an out-and-back to Proud Lake State Recreation Area. DEW AFTER DARK | January 23rd , 2026 | Taking night skiing to a whole new level!

the trail and facility maintenance that the equestrian community has provided at beloved destinations like Maybury State Park, Proud Lake Recreation Area, and Kensington Metropark.

least not alone; Point Pelee has over 12 km (~7.5 miles) of trails criss-crossing the distinct wetland, lakeshore dramatic southernmost beach and shoreline of the park that hauntingly disappears into the vast expanse of Lake Entering Lake Erie at The Tip can earn you a fine of up to $10,000 - trust us, that money can and should