By Rungladwin in April, 2012
This is a level easy ride with good pavement. Nice scenery. Be aware though, as of April 2012, this trail is closed at the I-96 crossing.
By gmiddlemis in December, 2011
I rode this trail a number of times this summer and it is a very nice ride, Where the trail crosses 10 Mile Road just outside downtown South Lyon is a great place to park. Taking the trail to the split and then the west branch allows you to continue on the Island Lake Rec Area trails and link to the Kensington Metropark trail which then links to the Kensington Milford Trail.
By dgarvin1 in April, 2011
The Huron Valley Rail Trail is perfect for a day trip. The surface is paved from South Lyon to the outskirts of Wixom. This section of the trail is essentially flat as a pancake. The view ranges from suburban to industrial to rural--just about the full gamut of scenery.
The spur loop to Kensington and Island Lake is also paved but unlike the main leg, it has challenging hills. Once inside the parks, there are loops around Kent Lake and the Huron River. FYI, helmets are mandatory in the Metropark but not in the State Park.
Bike/foot traffic wasn't bad, and was only slightly crowded in South Lyon. The loops in Kensington/Island lake tend to get crowded.
The whole ride is 10-35 miles, depending on the route.