Let me start off by saying when you first enter off of Michigan avenue it does appear a little…read moreshady. Lol! Please no I did not notice any restrooms available there were a few benches scattered through at least the half of the trail that I went to. I feel in the summer that this place's vegetation will be so full and that's being said make sure you bring some bug spray because it was the end of November probably the last 50° weather and I still saw some bugs. Also it's definitely a great place for biking seem like they have a few side dirt roads that you probably could take but at the same time it's gravel for easy walking. In the trail was very clean and there were trash bins/doggy bags available - maybe it should just a cold months but that's normally all used up or gone so I'm happy with this location. Since I only did half I would like to try the other half which at the parking lot you can tell that seem to be the center point of the whole trail. Happy hiking!!!

What a great find. The Bridges of Canton might be better name as you cross several of them over…read morethe canal. It is only four miles from end to end. Heritage Park on one and a leo's Coney off Michigan on the other. Well shaded and it felt ten degrees cooler. You need a hybrid or mountain bike if cycling. It is packed gravel and had some loose spots. Plenty of resting spots. Not very crowded. GPS took me to the middle of the trail. There are a few offshots, ITC and Sycamore loop.

**During Covid**…read more This was my first time exploring this trail and I must stay - it was not an easy one but it was a GOOD one. Getting there the road is all gravel and they're also some safety ridges near resident area so you literally only can go 10 mph. The location has 2 areas for parking in case it filled which I don't see it happening but plenty of room and there's 3 picnic tables available. Unfortunately I do not recall any restroom but there was hand sanitizer available not sure if the park put it out or if someone volunteered and place it out. The trail is very rocky and it also weaves through - also one may say it's hilly as well so if you have knee issues this would not be the trail for you or bring you some good walking sticks. I'm glad I did use my hiking boots because I feel shoes will probably have you sliding - highly suggest to avoid this part if it rained previously. Other than that it's very shady and make sure you bring bug spray as well so you can reapply but the trail was very clear and markings every half a mile. There's three types of trails so make sure you follow the marker assigned for the specific trail you're trying to explore. since this is one of the better trails please be cautious there are mountain bikers and I advise any hikers or runners not to run with any music so you can hear others. Last but not least there were only two benches available during the eight mile hike PS - please review the path scheduling so you're walking in the correct direction for that day. Happy hiking!!!

On a gorgeous fall day, few things are better than a walk in the woods. Wanting to get out and…read morestretch our legs some, a friend and I made the short trek to Chelsea on a recent weekend to check out the newly-opened DTE Trail. Located just outside of Chelsea and in its first Season, the DTE trail provides a tranquil spot to get some fresh air and enjoy some beautiful changing colors. After parking in the decent-sized lot, we decided on the Greek Lake trail to get started. In a loop around Green Lake, it meanders gently through the woods. As a hiker, you'll share the trail with mountain bikers, so be sure to watch for which direction you're supposed to walk in each day (it alternates), and listen for them as they come through. Our hike ended up being about 5 miles and was a perfect way to get outside and discover a new place. And with another loop in the other direction, we've already got our destination for the next beautiful fall day.

The Holdridge Lakes Mountain Bike Trails are Located off of Hess Road about 1 1/2 miles north of…read moreGrange Hall Road and just west of I-75. These are a great set of nicely designed and well maintained trails that offer some of the best biking in the area. There are several nicely marked route choices for riders of all skill levels. The North Loop is about a 2 1/4 mile trail that is well suited for beginners or a good warm-up for a more advanced biker. The West Loop is short of 5 miles of intermediate trail with a couple of optional well marked split-offs. The first early split-off leads to a much easier "Turtle trail". Further along the West Loop is the "Tech Loop" which includes a 3 foot drop, log climbs, narrow paths, and many jumps. Both split offs are approximately 3/4 of a mile in length. The East Loop known as "Gruber's Grinder" offers the biggest challenges with approximately 18 miles of jumps, climbs, rocks and roots twisting throughout the woods and fields. A Michigan State Recreation Passport is required but there is no gate check. For a great map of the trails I recommend you check out the Michigan DNR web page. Wear your helmet and ride safe!

I can't recommend this shop highly enough. My enormous RadWagon gen1 has been turned away for…read moreservice at a few other places in the past, they took it on for service without blinking, and brought it back later the same day! The staff are kind, knowledgeable, and will go above and beyond. Thank you, we'll be back!

I first did not discover this store, I visited an "official" Trek store in Commerce but the…read moresalesman talked down at me the entire time so even though I got to test ride the bike I wanted there, I didn't bother to purchase even though they had my bike in stock and assembled. Instead, I did my research on locally owned/operated bike shops and discovered South Lyon Cycle nearby who sold Trek and seemed to be family-run with great reviews. I ordered my bike online on a Saturday through Trek, had it shipped to South Lyon Cycle for free delivery/assembly. They received the bike on the following Tuesday, called me once they had it and said it would be assembled and ready to take home within the hour! I couldn't believe how quick a turnaround it all was! The employee took his time telling me the most important differences (i.e. special tire gauge/adapter) which I appreciated knowing about ahead of time instead of discovering it whenever I stumble upon it. The entire time, I felt valued and taken care of without being treated like I didn't know anything about biking. He showed me the layout of the store for other accessories and then left me alone to shop without any pressure to buy what I didn't want/need. I will definitely be returning for my future bike needs!

What a nice rails to trails spot with a history of A@ freighters. The path is 70% shaded and the…read morefirst three of eight miles run through waterways and wetlands. Trains still operate. It is one way so plan accordingly with energy for the ride back. Path is smooth asphalt unless you continue onto Pinkney for additional miles. Bonus for parking and starting in Hamburg, there is a pub across the street.

The eight miles of smoothly paved bike trail between the towns of Hamburg and Pinckney has become…read moreone of my favorite rides in southeastern Michigan. The trail was built 25 years ago on a defunct part of the Grand Trunk Railway bed. An point of trivia that you may find interesting is that Michigan's own 1970s rock band Grand Funk Railroad was named after this very same Grand Trunk Railway! Trivia aside, the Lakelands Trail runs westward from the Hamburg trailhead through some beautifully wooded wetlands past Zukey Lake, one of eight lakes on a connected chain of lakes. On this trail, you'll find the hugely popular 90-year old Zukey Lake Tavern perched on the lake's scenic waterfront. The well maintained trail continues on through mature woodlands until arriving at the historic railroad depot in Pinckney, Michigan, with a modest population of 2,412. This 17 mile round trip between two small Michigan towns fueled by sunshine and fresh air is a real pleasure of a ride...5-stars.

Awesome hiking area. Saw the best views and the terrain was definitely a wonderful challenge. Went…read moreas a group but was able to break off on an individual hike and was definitely worth it to burn more calories and increase my pace. Love all of the hidden gyms in Michigan and this one is definitely one of them. I took mostly videos so the pic I have isn't that great

Large beach in a large park…read more Great place to meet up with a large group of friends or family! In the summer months (pre-Labor Day) they have an inflatable obstacle course courtesy of Warrior Island great for teens and adults I have seen dogs on this beach (and in the water) multiple times so clearly the NO ANIMALS sign is often ignored The changing rooms are interesting... no doors necessary since they're around a corner The singular outdoor shower is not private There's goose poop everywhere Biggest perk is how far you can go while it's still shallow

Check the county website or facebook page before you go!! Recently, the beach at Independence Lake…read morehas had to be shut down several times for high e coli levels. One of the posts said that this is because of the amount of geese that have been frequenting the lake this year or because of runoff from rain. We went once before we knew about the e coli issues and actually had a great time. The beach (we thought) appeared clean and the water was the perfect cool temperature on a hot summer day. The swimming area went deep enough that we could float away from the littles on the shoreline. There were two life guards on duty. They have really amazing facilities where a get together was being held under the pavilion. They have a snack station, but we brought our own chips and sodas. They also have a splash pad with water slides. This area was closed when we went, and you have to pay a little more to access this area. They also have some cool trails and a frisbee golf course. You can bring dogs, but not to the designated swimming area. I hope they figure out the e coli issues because we would love to go back.

Very nice park. Clean water , beach , trails. Not too…read morecrowded. It's hidden in backroad. Definitely will be back again. My daughter enjoyed this park.

If you must hike I definitely suggest coming here especially in the fall. It was so peaceful - No…read morebugs in sight. The markers for hiking are more in the trail so if you're expecting to see them as soon as you walk on to the park then you might not. Restrooms were clean and available also benches and picnic tables were available throughout the trail. Highly recommend this park even if it's just for a slow stroll. Happy hiking!!!

This Metropark is very mid. The trails are decent even if it was very buggy on the August afternoon…read moreI hiked a couple of them. I applied bug spray very liberally and the 'squitos were still all over me like I was the blood buffet. If only I cross country skied I wouldn't have to worry about that sort of thing. Trails, fishing, golf, a couple ball fields and picnic tables. Huron Meadows has nowhere near the amenities of the upper tier of the Metroparks but you can probably find some zen spots out in nature here. I will say it's pretty savvy for the chain to put a park out in Livingston County as they can soak the taxpayers with a millage for the whole park system. Sure, Kensington, the crown jewel is barely over the border into Oakland County but with Huron Meadows, Livingston gets to have a Metropark of its own. It could use some improvements - disc golf, a sledding hill, a paved bike trail or dirt mountain bike trails and a pool would all help round out the park's offerings. Even one or two of these would do a lot for this park. As it is, there's some pretty scenery here, but it's not worth heading out of your way unless you're being a Huron-Clinton Metropark completist like me. Kensington and Hudson Mills are far nicer parks.