River Rouge, MI Cross Country Skiing Trails and Maps

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ITC Corridor Trail (Novi)

4.66 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Boardwalk

Kensington Metropark Trail

9.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Kiwanis Trail

8 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Concrete

Lake Erie Metropark Trail

3 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Macomb Orchard Trail

23.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Concrete

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

Stony Creek Metropark Trail

6.2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

University/Parks Trail

6.3 mi
State: OH
Asphalt

Wayne County Metroparks Trail

16.3 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

West Bloomfield Trail

6.8 mi
State: MI
Crushed Stone

Border-to-Border Trail

33.13 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone

Bridge to Bay Trail

42.1 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Clinton River Trail - Oakland County

17 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Huron Valley Trail

13.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

I-275 Metro Trail

31.7 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Island Lake Pathway

4.3 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Polly Ann Trail

36.7 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone

Watkins Lake County Preserve and State Park

5.8 mi
State: MI
Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel
Accordion

Chelsea Community Wellness Path

1.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Woodchips

Riverbend Preserve Rail-Trail

0.1 mi
State: MI
Dirt
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
Clocking in at over four and a half miles, the ITC Corridor Trail in Novi is a fantastic recreational asset for the community, providing a paved pathway that connects neighborhoods and recreation...
MI 4.66 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk
Overview The Kensington Metropark Trail forms a paved loop around Kent Lake in western Oakland County.  About the Route Kensington Metropark, which features 4,481 acres of hilly terrain...
MI 9.5 mi Asphalt
The Kiwanis Trail occupies an old railroad bed between Adrian and the southern edge of Tecumseh. The trail is currently the only open component of a much longer proposed regional greenway trail. In...
MI 8 mi Asphalt, Concrete
A popular destination year-round for residents across the Detroit area, the Lake Erie Metropark offers a wide variety of activities and recreation sites across its 1600-plus acres. Nestled along the...
MI 3 mi Asphalt
Overview The automotive industry has the most impact on Macomb County’s economy, but it’s the freshly picked apples and squeezed cider that leave lasting impressions on visitors to the Macomb...
MI 23.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Overview 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...
MI 38.2 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone
Overview 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...
MI 8.9 mi Crushed Stone
The Russell Street to Patterson Street Trail links the two roads via a former railroad corridor in Tecumseh. Located in a residential area nearly equidistant between downtown Tecumseh to the north and...
MI 0.4 mi Asphalt
With 4,461 acres of prime recreational lands, this top-rated park's scenic, hilly terrain surrounds beautiful 500-acre Stony Creek Lake. Park features include a nature center, a hike-bike trail,...
MI 6.2 mi Asphalt
The University/Parks Trail is a wide, paved trail that extends from Toledo into its western suburbs along a former railroad corridor. More than half the trail also parallels an active freight...
OH 6.3 mi Asphalt
You won’t find this trail’s name on the ground: the continuous stretch is actually made up of the scenic trails within Oakwoods Metropark, Willow Metropark and Lower Huron Metropark, as well as a...
MI 16.3 mi Asphalt
Overview The West Bloomfield Trail sails along for nearly 7 miles through a municipality that claims to be one of the wettest in the nation—not from rainfall but from the sheer number of lakes...
MI 6.8 mi Crushed Stone
Overview The Border-to-Border Trail is a work in progress, which when complete, will stretch across Washtenaw County from its border with Livingston County in the northwest to Wayne County in the...
MI 33.13 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone
Overview The Bridge to Bay Trail is a diverse trail system of boardwalks, river walks, rail trails, and bike paths that extends along 50+ miles of shoreline across St Clair County, Michigan....
MI 42.1 mi Asphalt
Overview The Clinton River Trail is a 17-mile recreational trail on an abandoned rail line through the heart of Oakland County, including the cities of Sylvan Lake, Pontiac, Auburn Hills, Rochester...
MI 17 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Overview Paved and mostly flat, the 13.5-mile Huron Valley Trail links several suburban communities, parks, and a large recreation area while providing connections to a growing network of...
MI 13.5 mi Asphalt
Overview The I-275 Metro Trail began back in the 1970s as the Michigan Department of Transportation's response to the then-fuel crisis. The original trail linked Wayne, Oakland, and Monroe counties...
MI 31.7 mi Asphalt
The Island Lake Pathway runs east–west through the densely-wooded landscape of the Island Lake Recreation Area southeast of Brighton. Although relatively short, the paved trail may prove a challenge...
MI 4.3 mi Asphalt
Overview 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...
MI 36.7 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone
Overview The Watkins Lake County Preserve and State Park has a 5.8-mile linear rail-trail that offers scenic views of the lake and landscape as it runs through meadows, woods and wetlands. The...
MI 5.8 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel
Accordion
The Chelsea Community Wellness Path weaves through a large campus home to many of Chelsea’s amenities. Although the total length of the trail is less than 2 miles, it is divided into three separate...
MI 1.5 mi Asphalt, Woodchips
The new Riverbend Preserve in southern Washtenaw County features 58 acres of wetlands on both sides of the Raisin River. The area is a common resting place for migratory birds on their trek across the...
MI 0.1 mi Dirt

Recent Trail Reviews

North-South Connector Trail

Great Ride!

March, 2025 by ryanplewis05_tl

Nice smooth pathway and an easy ride between Gibraltar and Elizabeth Park. There's also a short offshoot into the Detroit International Wildlife Refuge, which I'd highly recommend checking out!

Oakwoods Metropark to Flat Rock Trail

Absolutely Perfect

March, 2025 by ryanplewis05_tl

Perfectly smooth trail through some pleasant natural and residential areas. The loop at Huroc Park is a nice, shady stroll along the Huron River as well. Great ride!

Flat Rock Pathway

Nice ride through town, a little bumpy

March, 2025 by ryanplewis05_tl

Plenty of tree cover and lots of deer sightings in the section along I-75, and the stretch through town in Flat Rock is a relaxing stroll. Only real complaint is that it's fairly bumpy in some spots, and it can be a tad confusing navigating the sidewalks to get between the old high school and Huroc Park in Flat Rock if you're not familiar with the area.

Accordion

East-West Connector Trail

Nice Pathway

March, 2025 by ryanplewis05_tl

I use this frequently on my daily workouts, and it's in pretty good condition, and plenty wide.

Rockwood Pathway

Solid, Leisurely Trail

March, 2025 by ryanplewis05_tl

A well-maintained trail that's great for a casual stroll through Rockwood and Mercure Park. The northern section along Woodruff Road also serves as part of the connector between Lake Erie Metropark and Flat Rock/Oakwoods Metropark.

Wayne County Metroparks Trail

Great Trail!

March, 2025 by ryanplewis05_tl

Great trail with nice river scenery, easy access to Metropark amenities and picnic spots along the way. It also connects at the south end to Huroc Park and eventually Lake Erie, and to the I-275 Metro Trail between Willow and Lower Huron Metroparks. Great ride for anyone of any age!

Metro Parkway Trail

come on

January, 2025 by leafman1010

Yes there are a lot if bumps and rough patches on this trail, but its better then being stuck inside

Huron Valley Trail

dangerous crossings

January, 2025 by detroitgirl11

Crossing pontiac trail going west is Extremely dangerous - you cannot see cars on the curve and they cannot see you! And they are driving 50 mph. It’s crazy that other crossings with much less traffic have lights but this one does not. Milford rd also needs a light. Otherwise it’s a great trail.

Island Lake Trail Connector

Use it as a Connector Trail

January, 2025 by clonetrooper5373

It's so short you don't spend on any time on it, so you want either walk it or use it to hop on a different trail.

South LyonTrail

A nice Trail with a Decent Length

December, 2024 by clonetrooper5373

This trail takes you through woods, behind a sports field and culminates in a residential area.

It's smooth and flat, with the exception of the final segment, which gets somewhat hilly.

Please note that of Dec '24 the last few yards are cut of by construction, with an unknown finish date.

I would recommend this trail to anyone looking.

Matthaei Botanical Gardens Trail

Nice but short

December, 2024 by clonetrooper5373

This is nice trail to do on foot (any other mode and it's over in a jiff lol) that is always curvy and smooth.

Massasauga rattlesnakes are known to be in this area, so please be aware.

Kiwanis Trail

Enjoyable but with flaws

December, 2024 by clonetrooper5373

KT is an fun nature trail that has some issues that keep it from being perfect. The first is road crossings, which are quite frequent. Another is that the trial is somewhat bumpy, with said bumps being invisible until ride over them with your bike.

Still, the trail is a pretty good length, and keeps you away from urban noises and distractions for the most part, as it keeps you in a nature setting for the whole trip.

I would definitely recommend this trail to anyone considering it.

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