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

    backpacking route: the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail. So, despite being about 24 miles total into my thru-hike, I jogged this part of the Waterloo-Pinckney the the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail. Another god-forsaken trail heads southwest, well away from anywhere that a Waterloo-Pinckney Trail thru-hiker And with that, the inaugural Expedition Detroit thru-hike of the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail was complete

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

    backpacking route: the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail. ascent towards the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail's highest point: Prospect Hill. Once you cross Clear Lake Road, the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail starts getting fun. The Waterloo-Pinckney Trail is yours and yours alone for the remainder of Waterloo Rec. , the answer is probably circa Miles 19 or 20 on the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail.

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

    backpacking route: the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail. longest hike, the 36-mile Waterloo-Pinckney Trail, which was created to offer overnight hikers a multiday MEET THE WATERLOO-PINCKNEY TRAIL My infatuation with the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail started with curiosity thru-hiking. In 2023, thru-hiking the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail requires traversing roughly 38.5 miles (including campground

  • Five Best Campgrounds Near Detroit to Experience during Summer 2025

    That being said, a common message thread that we received while uploading our content from thru-hiking the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail read a little like this: " Woah, you can backcountry camp near Detroit? rim of the quintessential Potawatomi Trail in Pinckney Recreation Area, the main allure of Blind Lake point of the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail and as such is frequented by backpackers, bike-packers, and car The Green Lake Rustic Campground is located near the DTE Energy Foundation Trail , Waterloo Pinckney

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

    Outfitted with two of Metro Detroit's pristine backpacking trails - the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail and the Potawatomi Trail - on top of hundreds of miles of hiking, running, biking, and equestrian trails , Pinckney may take the prize as our region's top trail destination. Now let's get to one of Pinckney's crown jewels: the Crooked Lake Trail. Want to experience a guided hike on Pinckney Recreation Area's Crooked Lake Trail? Look no further!

  • The Detroit Mountains: Exploring the Jackson Interlobate Range

    Home of the Detroit region's best mountain biking trails, ski runs, backpacking ridges, and hiking gems Holly Recreation Area reaching greater elevations than those in Waterloo or Pinckney Recreation Area BACKPACK THE WATERLOO-PINCKNEY TRAIL Trip Length: 38.5 miles Duration: 3 or 4 days (depending on campground the nearly 40 miles and 4,000 elevation gain of the famous Waterloo-Pinckney Trail! I completed a solo thru-hike of the WPT back in April, during which I represented the sole thru-backpacker

  • Explore the 5 Most Popular Trails for Guided Hiking near Detroit - Fall 2025 Edition

    metric: the most popular trails for guided hiking near Detroit. Crooked Lake Trail   |    Pinckney State Recreation Area    |   Pinckney, MI  Distance : 4.2 miles Elevation I love this trail - and I'm not surprised that it r anks as the #2 most popular trail for guided hiking Located in Pinckney State Recreation Area , the Crooked Lake Trail sets out from the stunning Silver Lake trailhead and encircles the heart of Pinckney State Recreation Area, complete with panoramic views

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

    Join us on this concluding Part 2 of this series that follows this classic Michigan hiking trail from Pro tip: try to get more than 3 hours of recovery sleep in the middle of a ~20 mile thru-hike. faithful, this hiking-only portion of the Chief Pontiac Trail feels more like the Amazon than the northwoods Trail countless times - I had never hiked this natural trail before. Expedition Detroit thru-hike of the Chief Pontiac Trail was complete.

  • Guide to Conquering Detroit's Black Diamond Hiking Trails

    and exhilarating hiking experiences: our three most rigorous Black Diamond hiking trails. Unlike our previous article regarding the Detroit region's “Top Five Hiking Trails,” these trails are best suited for our list endurance athletes, aspiring thru-hikers, and our other resident hikers that Kilimanjaro trek or Appalachian Trail thru hike in our area, we recommend that you start with this triple-crown Orange Trail less than 0.1 miles into the hike.

  • The Potawatomi Trail: Rediscovering Detroit's First Backpacking Loop

    Outfitted with two of Metro Detroit's pristine backpacking trails - the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail and After failing to heed similar markings on the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail a year prior, I turned left at So, if you're looking to add mileage to either your thru-hike or trail run, sure, a quick excursion along For anyone who has thru-hiked the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail before, Day 2 on Poto will seem quite familiar the terminus of both the Potawatomi and Waterloo-Pinckney Trails.

  • Exploring the Five Best Hiking Trails near Detroit

    perfect conditions for exploring the best hiking trails near Detroit! For the Detroit region's hiking trails, that highest of honors goes to none other than the Penosha Trail The Crooked Lake Trail | Pinckney State Recreation Area Distance : 4.2 miles Elevation Gain : - Pinckney's primary trailhead for all hiking, backpacking, running, mountain biking, and paddling adventures The Potawatomi Trail | Pinckney State Recreation Area Distance : 17.6 miles Elevation Gain : 1,253

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

    Out of all of our exploits on the Expedition Detroit platform, thru-hiking the Chief Pontiac Trail undoubtedly Great photo op by the sign as well before officially kicking off your thru-hike. future budget towards converting this tunnel into a destination of sorts (e.g., the M-52 tunnel on the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail - have road-hiking portions. Trail towns are an integral component to any world-class thru-hiking experience.

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