Top rated Hiking areas in Detroit, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated Hiking areas in Detroit

Experience the best that Detroit has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 40 places from Hiking area category.

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Foot Path Trailhead

Hiking area

4.90 (91 reviews) (~49.41 km from centre)

University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum

Arboretum

Tranquil garden with spring-blooming flowers, popular for quiet walks, painting & photography.

4.80 (2K reviews) (~56.12 km from centre)

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

4.80 (386 reviews) (~26.73 km from centre)

Seven Ponds Nature Center

Nature preserve

👍👍 The staff member was very helpful and friendly. We have been several times before over the years though we had not been at least 4 or 5 years so we were very pleased with the new additions to the grounds. It is an amazing area to explore.

4.80 (357 reviews) (~67.3 km from centre)

Wolcott Mill Metropark Historic Center

Museum

👍👍 Our wedding spot and one of our favorite places to visit. I take the kids to explore trails, we have lunch in the gazebo and we search for frogs under the bridge. They keep the park clean and it's never busy. Aside from the memories and outdoor adventures, this is a wonderful spot for family photos....

4.80 (210 reviews) (~49.36 km from centre)

Macomb Orchard Trail - Richmond Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 Paved walking, biking, and dog-friendly trails. Washrooms are located at some point on the trails. Long easy trails.

4.80 (114 reviews) (~58.18 km from centre)

Rotary Park Hiking Trails

Hiking area

👍👍 My dog loves the trails: The birds. The squirrels. The deer. THE MUD.

4.80 (110 reviews) (~27.74 km from centre)

Magee Marsh Visitor Center

Hiking area

👍👍 Spur of the moment, stop on our way to another hiking trail. The center wasn't open when we visited, but we'll make sure to come back when it is. The area is so nice & peaceful! Qe seen quite a few birds in the short time we were there. But, make sure to have your bug spray ready if you walk the tra...

4.80 (96 reviews) (~80.86 km from centre)

Village Trailhead Parking - Hamburg

Hiking area

4.80 (88 reviews) (~63.28 km from centre)

Lakelands Trail Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 Paved section great for all seasons, and the educational signs along the trail are awesome. Even the graffiti is generally pretty fun 😊

4.80 (71 reviews) (~69.74 km from centre)

Lakeshore MTB Trailhead (North)

Hiking area

👍 Fun trail system! Good mountain bike cross country trail! This is a 10-mile loop with twists and turns, bridges, log piles, jumps, skinnies, and a skills area with a pump track. Beautiful forests and well-marked trails. It has good parking with restrooms, picnic shelters, and a playground.

4.80 (60 reviews) (~41.16 km from centre)

Magic Forest Trail

Hiking area

4.80 (49 reviews) (~55.48 km from centre)

Penosha Trail

Hiking area

4.80 (45 reviews) (~67.33 km from centre)

St. John's Marsh Parking Area

Hiking area

👍👍 St. John's is a special place in St. Clair County Mi. that few know of. The Eco system is a part of life that so many pay zero attention to. No flashing lights, music,art or excitement. See why it's protected

4.80 (39 reviews) (~49.02 km from centre)

Mae Stecker Park

City park

Softball diamonds, basketball & sand volleyball courts, hiking trail & playground in a 14-acre park.

4.70 (697 reviews) (~39.17 km from centre)

W. W. Knight Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

Serene regional park with trails, a family fishing area & a nature center with kids' programs.

4.70 (441 reviews) (~94.9 km from centre)

Brighton Rec. MTB Trailheads

Hiking area

4.70 (197 reviews) (~67.38 km from centre)

Cedar Creeks Preserve

Park

👍 Went for a short walk with my pooch. Very quiet and peaceful.

4.70 (191 reviews) (~88.72 km from centre)

Letica Drive Trailhead

Hiking area

👍 Did a little fishing here, caught a few small fish and explored the river. Will come back and try again.

4.70 (137 reviews) (~39.24 km from centre)

Milford Trail Trailhead (YMCA)

Hiking area

👍👍 A new trail to us. A nice bike trail which offered great nature views with plenty of shade to go along. The trail is quite curvy and has enough grade elevations to keep it interesting. Not your rail to trail bike path but a very nice bike trail just the same. Nice to have a bike with plenty of shift...

4.70 (116 reviews) (~54.64 km from centre)

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