Take a hike in southeast Michigan

Whether you’re looking to escape into nature or take a quick hike on your lunch break, there are plenty of great trails to explore in Southeast Michigan. Here are some ideas for your next hiking adventure.

Take this trail from Ann Arbor to Ypsilanti and explore parks, historic sites and natural beauty. The Border to Border trail features 35 miles of accessible walkways and work is currently underway on the Title IX Plaza, which recognizes the impact of Title IX legislation on women’s sports in southeast Michigan. There are 12 access points to the trail between Chelsea and downtown Ypsilanti.

This tree-lined trail connects suburban Flint Township with downtown Flint and passes through Chevy Commons Park, a former industrial area that was once home to the Chevy in the Hole plant that has been converted into a riverfront green space. Parking is available at both the southwest and east ends of the trail in downtown Flint.

Located near Westland in Wayne County, this 5.7-mile loop trail is within the 550-acre William P. Holliday Forest & Wildlife Preserve and is a great place for nature walks. The entire preserve is crisscrossed with over 10 miles of hiking trails.

More than 34 miles of trails meander through wooded areas and rolling farmland in the 13-acre Mike Levine Lakeland Trail State Park. Hike through forests, pastures, scenic 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, as well as parks, museums, beaches and lighthouses.