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

The park is nice with decent trails that runs along the river. There were lot of mosquitoes and…read morebugs. There were signs that mentioned about ticks, so beware. We had to leave in few minutes due to this. I would recommend using a strong insect repellent if you are going with kids.

Great year-round trail for biking, hiking, leisure walks, XC skiing, and snowshoeing. There are…read moresingle tracks off the main trail for MTB & foot paths. Depending on weather and time of year areas of the main trail can range from dry to flooded or require use of mosquito repellent... Nature, enjoy it. The main trail heading East connects to the ITC trail, before Lilley Rd., that heads North and to the I-275 bike/hide trail past Haggerty Rd. Eventually the main trail is supposed to be extended past the I-275 trail intersect to Hannan Rd.

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've been to most of the shops in the Detroit metro area and this is, by far, my favorite. Seth is…read morean excellent mechanic, has a vast experience in cycling and the community. I've gone to other shops; Trek stores, shops in Ann Arbor, other local bike shops and none have provided an overall experience equal to Sweet Bikes. If I have any complaints it's that it's a small shop. If he doesn't have it, he'll order it. 15 years, 5+ bikes, multiple friends sent her, dozens of repairs and parts. This is my shop.

Seth and his staff are extremely knowledgeable and provide great and prompt service. Seth enjoys…read moregetting to know you and your level and provides great recommendations for your next steps into the cycling world. The valuable tips he and his staff have provided me have really helped me on my cycling journey‍

Excellent service and product sales will come back again…read more Informed and fast service and very good service and parts selection.

Very unfortunate experience leading to a several hour DIY repair post bike shop mishap. Took it in…read morefor a pedal replaced and crank retapped as it was threaded. Had to buy a new derailleur hanger due to service, a new (ridden 3x) bike has several gouges and scuffs now. The break piston was pulled in locking the hydraulic rear break out resulting in a process of pulling the bike apart to correct along with significant cable adjustments as the bike only shifted into 1/2 of its gears roughly after the service. The two stars are for the price charged for actual service sounded fair and cost $103 for the crank repair. But If I were not capable of DIY it would have cost me a lot more. My fault for overlooking the environment and shape in which the shop is kept. Will never return to shop or for service. Very unfortunate experience leading to a several hour DIY repair post bike shop mishap. Took it in for a pedal replaced and crank retapped as it was threaded. Had to buy a new derailleur hanger due to service, a new (ridden 3x) bike has several gouges and scuffs now. The break piston was pulled in locking the hydraulic rear break out resulting in a process of pulling the bike apart to correct along with significant cable adjustments as the bike only shifted into 1/2 of its gears roughly after the service. The two stars are for the price charged for actual service sounded fair and cost $103 for the crank repair. But If I were not capable of DIY it would have cost me a lot more. My fault for overlooking the environment and shape in which the shop is kept. Will never return to shop or for service

**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!!!

I have been biking for 10+ years now and believe this is one of, if not the best trail in Michigan…read more There are some good jumps and good berms.

There are lots of lakes nearby for swimming and hiking. Brighton State Rec is not one I would go…read moreback to. The beach at Bishop Lake was too small for the amount of people and the water quality wasn't great. The water was shallow, murky, and slimy. The trail around the lake was also crowded and not peaceful. Many people were riding their bikes or walking in between the camp grounds and the beach. Some signs or trail activities were falling apart and in need of repair. If you want to be around a ton of people while enjoying the outdoors, you'd have fun. It wasn't for me.

I visited on Saturday, October 4th driving a rental vehicle registered through my insurance…read morecompany. We purchased a grey rec sticker attached to the windshield. My family purchases rec passes for all of our vehicles. When the booth worker, Connie, asked if I have a rec pass on my vehicle, I replied yes, and she waved me in. She did not stand up to view the sticker. I parked in the Bishop parking lot and soon after noticed a white vehicle speeding through the parking lot. Connie the booth worker blocked the back of my car into the parking space with her personal vehicle and jumped out screaming, so angry she was nearly foaming at the mouth. Connie jumped out of her car, and ran to my driver's side window screaming at me as I sat bewildered in the driver's seat of my car. "What do you mean you have a rec pass, you don't even have a Michigan plate?!! Go back to the booth!!" I asked Connie to remove her personal vehicle from blocking my vehicle and obstructing my movement. I told her I don't feel comfortable with her behavior and that I wanted to leave the park. Connie said, "Good, leave!" I stopped at the booth and asked for Connie's name and the contact information for a park's supervisor. Connie replied- you don't need my name. They know who I am in the park's office. She then walked into her booth and slammed the door. I had Deb with DNR drive to the booth to speak with Connie and address her bizarre and over the top behavior. When I asked Deb whether booth workers are deputized or authorized to pursue and block parks goers with their personal vehicles, she smartly replied, "What do you think?" MI Legislature allows DNR officers to write civil tickets only to visitors without a rec pass. Under no circumstances should a civilian booth worker impersonate an officer, chase, pursue or physically block a person who they believe is not carrying a rec pass.

first time at this store and was impressed with the wide variety of merchandize for outdoor…read moreenthusiast to include campers and hiking folks where this is a focus customer for this business. Price points are all over the map from what I can tell from budget friendly to ultra premium gear. All the big name ultra premium brands are here as is the budget friendly REI branded equipment that is very well regarded and highly rated in its own right . If you are into camping or hiking and looking for four season gear than this store should be nirvana for you. Lots of good stuff to see and tempt you where I can only dream of the day I can afford the top of the line gear they sell here (:

This is my first time back to REI in a few years. I was very disappointed with how I was treated…read moreand the lack of professionalism demonstrated by the personnel in the shoe department. We were not greeted nor spoken to in a courteous manner. We recognized the store personnel were busy assisting other customers so we took the initiative to look at shoes and found a design we liked. We brought the selection and waited until an attendant was available. The attendant was rude and condescending in tone, insisting I was mispronouncing the shoe brand name. I found this very unprofessional in how it was communicated as well as she thought it was necessary to bring this to my attention. I didn't appreciate this type of customer service. I will not return to this REI nor recommend it to my friends anymore.