There’s nothing quite like fall in Michigan. It’s a beautiful time of year—the air is crisp and cool, yet it’s still warm enough to spend time outside.
What better way to spend an afternoon than by hiking or biking along one of metro Detroit’s most beautiful trails? You’ll get some great exercise while enjoying the outdoors and taking in one of Michigan’s most beautiful scenes—the changing leaves!
Before you lace up your shoes and grab your water bottle, peruse the following list of local hiking and biking trails to find the location that’s best suited for you. Take note, each location features both!
Bald Mountain State Recreation Area , Oakland Charter Township
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North Unit has an eight mile trail; South Unit has a seven mile trail
Features some of the steepest and rockiest terrain around, so this one might not be the best choice for beginners!
Hudson Mills Metropark , Dexter
5.3 mile trail that winds along the river
Also features flat Acorn Nature Trail and wooded areas for hiking
Indian Springs Metropark , White Lake
Features an eight mile trail for biking
Woodland Trail, Farmland Trail and Pondside Trail for hiking provide a glimpse of swamps, fields and marshes, respectively
Island Lake State Recreation Area , Brighton
Features a 19 mile trail, including four miles of pavement for biking
Hikers can meander along the East Loop and/or West Loop, with sights like woodlands, fields and wetlands
Kensington Metropark , Milford
Features an 8.5 mile biking trail with hills and inclines
While the bike trail can also be used for hiking, there’s a separate seven mile hiking trail that goes through fields and wetlands
Lake St. Clair Metropark , Harrison Township
Three miles worth of hiking/biking trails give you a great view of Lake St. Clair
The Main Trail, Meadow Loop Trail and Marsh Road Side Trail all provide flat terrain for hiking
Lakelands Trail State Park , Pinckney
Features a 13 mile trail that runs from Stockbridge to Pinckney
While most of the trail is gravel, six miles of it is paved for bikers
Lower Huron Metropark , Belleville
Includes 4.1 miles of paved trails along the Huron River
While hikers can walk along the paved trail, there is also a footpath along the wooded area of the Huron River
Macomb Orchard Trail , Shelby Township
24 mile park that spans from Shelby Township to Richmond
The path is paved and flat, perfect for both hiking and biking with ease
Maybury State Park , Northville
Features a six mile hiking trail, five mile off-road mountain biking trail and four mile paved biking trail
Whether you choose to walk or ride, the wooded area has beautiful fall foliage
Oakwoods Metropark , Belleville
Includes a three mile paved biking trail and five miles of hiking trails
The hiking trails wind through a butterfly garden, pond, woods and other scenic areas
Paint Creek Trail , Oakland County
The eight mile trail winds from Rochester to the Village of Lake Orion
Bring along your camera to capture great views of woodlands and marshlands
Pontiac Lake Recreation Area , Waterford Township
Includes a 1.9 mile hiking trail and 11 miles of bike trails
Scenic views include farm fields, forests and more
Proud Lake Recreation Area , Commerce Township
Features over eight miles of biking trails and six miles of hiking trails
Both offer beautiful views of the Huron River
Seven Lakes State Park , Holly
Includes Dickinson Trail, Green Trail Loop, Nature Trail Loop and Red Trail Loop
Over 230 acres of water for a scenic walk or ride
Stony Creek Metropark , Shelby Township
Over six miles of paved biking trail and 14 miles of dirt trail
27 plus miles of hiking terrain, both hilly and flat
Willow Metropark , New Boston
Flat, 4.5 mile paved path for biking and hiking
Trail winds along Washago Pond and a wooded area
Keep in mind, a few of these might require a daily vehicle pass for parking, so make sure to check before you leave home. Otherwise, enjoy your beautiful, nature-filled day out!