Burton, MI Horseback Riding Trails and Maps

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Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park

38.2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone

Paint Creek Trail (MI)

8.9 mi
State: MI
Crushed Stone

Saginaw Valley Rail Trail

11 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Southern Links Trailway

10.2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Woodchips

Wadhams to Avoca Trail

12.4 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Polly Ann Trail

36.7 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
The Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park is a 38-mile trail that runs through forests, fields, and wetlands between the community of Whitmore Lake and the city of Jackson. About the Route The...
MI 38.2 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone
Even though the Paint Creek Trail is Michigan’s oldest nonmotorized rail-trail, the occasional face-lifts and renovations keep it looking as young as ever. Established in 1983, the crushed-limestone...
MI 8.9 mi Crushed Stone
The Saginaw Valley Rail Trail offers a year-round rural retreat from the urban confines of Saginaw. Rolling through a continuous woodsy border past farms, fields, and game areas for 11 miles, the...
MI 11 mi Asphalt
The Southern Links Trailway is a 10-mile rail-trail that connects the communities of Columbiaville, Otter Lake and Millington in central Michigan. While the trail is paved with smooth asphalt, an...
MI 10.2 mi Asphalt, Woodchips
The Wadhams to Avoca Trail passes through 12 miles of woods and farmland in southeastern Michigan, but it’s the historic railroad bridge over Mill Creek that’s the big draw. Everyone from solo...
MI 12.4 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel
The Polly Ann Trail is a 36.7-mile long, non-motorized trail extending north from suburban Detroit on a former Pontiac, Oxford & Northern Railroad corridor. The trail is managed separately by groups...
MI 36.7 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone

Recent Trail Reviews

Border-to-Border Trail

Very Dirty and lacked markings

September, 2026 by parkersmom6

I expected a lot more. The trails were not marked on how to connect to the other segments. The trail path was a rough ride in multiple areas. A couple of the trails were people’s residence. The trail was not cleaned and had a lot of trash.

Linear Park Pathway

Takes you through a nice lake with a great boardwalk. The section that passes by the water treatment facility was a bit smelly, but mostly a good trail.

September, 2026 by matthewbolt

Takes you through a nice lake with a great boardwalk. The section that passes by the water treatment facility was a bit smelly, but mostly a good trail.

Clinton River Park Trail - Macomb County

Mountain biking opportunities

September, 2026 by mhodges2420

The paved portions of this trail are a nice ride although at times you may need to 'portage' over (instead of under) the bridges at Van Dyke Ave, Riverland and M-53 due to standing water beneath.
North of M-59 you pass ballfields and go through a tunnel then watch on your right (east) side for a dirt path heading up a slight hill. This leads to a one-way bike/mountain bike trail which winds through the woods. There is good signage as you cross a few other trails. Good river views and surprisingly pretty views of the Clinton-Kalamazoo canal flowing by.
This is mostly a flat stretch until you reach Riverbends Park. Turn around here and take the first right (west) for a more challenging return ride. You can choose between green, blue (one) and yellow trail options along this stretch which serpentines and switch backs alongside the river. There are several built features on this stretch including log jumps, whoop di doos etc but all can be avoided by going around if you choose. There are a few tighter tree squeezes and a couple descents and climbs that could have you off your bike so take care the first time through.
Near the end of this SSE route you can easily loop back to the first (north north west bound) trail so this area is convenient if you'd like to do several 'laps' and make your visit most worthwhile.
Trail surface is primarily packed dirt with a few rocks, minimal sand and of course hundreds of roots!
At 60 years old I am not a 'rock-hopper' nor jumper so this trail is a very nice option where I can challenge myself with speed and trying not to put a foot down while staying safe.
I've only been on this trail during weekdays when very few people are around. Most folks are on the paved portions so you may have these trails mostly to yourself! As always, be on the lookout for hikers and 'wrong direction' riders.

Accordion

Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park

Three of us rode this trail in 4 out and back rides. There are several waypoints along the way where I met my companions over several rides. Very smooth and easy riding since it's a rail trail and is well maintained by Pinckney Recreation area.

September, 2026 by crimminspatrick

Three of us rode this trail in 4 out and back rides. There are several waypoints along the way where I met my companions over several rides. Very smooth and easy riding since it's a rail trail and is well maintained by Pinckney Recreation area.

Michigan Air Line Trail

Walked it when it was still a railroad!

August, 2026 by trooperusmc93

I used to live right off of 14 Mile Road, West West Maple in Walled Lake back in the late 90's and used to walk the railroad when it was still a working railroad. My wife's niece and I road its Memorial Day weekend (May 2026) and it was a great rail-trail. Definity worth your time, that bridge is tough to get over.

Wadhams to Avoca Trail

Scenic

August, 2026 by robglassiii

This trail is a comfortable ride and pays off when you get to the old railway bridge.

Macomb Orchard Trail

Thank you!

July, 2026 by mwskibike

Thank you to whoever removed all the downed trees on the Macomb Orchard Trail west of Armada! Now if we could get the county to trim all the overhanging branches and vegetation from the trail.

Macomb Orchard Trail

Still needs maintenance

July, 2026 by mwskibike

As I said a year ago, this trail needs maintenance. Trees and bushes need to be trimmed. Sinking pavement needs fixing. Trail is getting rough in spots - assume from under trail tree roots. I trimmed a bunch of overhanging branches (and got "Thank You" from about 6 people), but no way can I trim all the branches from the whole trail.

Macomb Orchard Trail

Macomb Orchard

July, 2026 by csbstar

I rode this trail on July 11, 2026. Note: Beginning of trail is closed. Trail needs maintenance, looks like it has been neglected. Over hang needs trimmed, some areas bumpy. All in all a good ride. Signage would help a lot.

Southern Links Trailway

Very nice trail

July, 2026 by gpwwhg2z25

Definitely worth doing. There are frequent road crossings and it is very straight. More trail diversity would be better. Cute towns along the way.

Kettering Gateway Trail

Connector Trail

July, 2026 by clonetrooper5373

I'd only use it to jump onto Genesee Valley Trail myself, otherwise I'd recommend skipping it.

Harger Line Rail-Trail

All Sun Here

July, 2026 by clonetrooper5373

There's almost no shade to be found on this trail, so break out a long sleeved shirt or sunscreen.

You'll be surrounded by crop fields the entire time on this trail, so if you want to sightsee, look elsewhere.

Otherwise, this is a pretty good trail.

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