Take a walk in Southeast Michigan

Whether you’re looking to escape to a natural setting or enjoy a quick hike on your lunch break, southeast Michigan has plenty of great trails to explore. Here are some ideas to get you started on your next hiking adventure.

Follow this trail from Ann Arbor to Ypsilanti and explore parks, historic sites, and natural beauty. The Border to Border trail has 35 miles of accessible trails and is currently under construction on Title IX Plaza, which honors the impact of Title IX legislation on women’s sports in southeastern Michigan. There are 12 access points to the trail between Chelsea and downtown Ypsilanti.

This tree-lined path connects the suburb of Flint Township with downtown Flint, passing through Chevy Commons Park, a reclaimed industrial site that was once home to the “Chevy in the Hole” factory and has been converted into a riverfront green space. Parking is available at both the southwest end of the path and the eastern end of the path in downtown Flint.

Located in the 550-acre William P. Holliday Forest & Wildlife Preserve, this 5.7-mile loop trail near Westland in Wayne County is great for nature walks. There are more than 10 miles of trails throughout the preserve.

More than 34 miles of trails wind through woodlands and rolling farmland in the 13-acre Mike Levine Lakeland Trail State Park. Hike through forests, meadows, picturesque wetlands and along the beautiful Huron River.

The 54-mile Bridge to Bay Trail follows the St. Clair River from New Baltimore in Macomb County to Algonac State Park and north to Lakeport State Park in St. Clair County. The trail passes through local downtowns and neighborhoods, and past parks, museums, beaches and lighthouses.