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Local Parks |
The parks in our area prove to be some of the most favored places to train by local runners. |
Brighton
State Recreation Area
This park of 4900+ acres is a great place to run whether its on the trails or
roads. BSRA has a 2-mile and
5-mile foot trail in addition to bike and equestrian trails. The trails and roads here feature some
nice hills and a remote feel.
Pinckney
State Recreation Area
Home of the 'Pot', where the Michigan Trail Marathon is held every year. Great
place to train - but watch out for the "shortcut" 11,000+ acres. If you like the feeling of being “out
there”, this is the place for you.
Hudson Mills
Metropark
Located very close to the Pinckney State Recreation Area off of North
Territorial Road. This 1500+ acre park
has a 3.5-mile paved trail loop in addition to a new 3 mile section of trail
open now for 2009. It’s flat, so
that makes it a good choice for easy runs or speedwork. Aside from the trail here, this park
offers many other options for outdoor activities year ‘round.
Island
Lake State Recreation Area
4,000 acres with a 6-mile and 9-mile trail. These trails offer quite a variety of scenery and meander
through various natural features.
There’s also a 4-mile paved trail that connects with the trail at
Kensington Metropark and also the Huron Valley Bike Path.
Kensington Metropark
Check out Kensington's infamous 8+ mile paved trail that loops around Kent
Lake. It’s marked every ¼-mile
with several bathroom facilities along the way. A paved path connects Kensington to Island Lake State Rec
Area for additional training miles!
Huron Meadows
Metropark
Huron Meadows has some great cross-country ski trails that are suitable for
running spring through fall. They
have added several new sections of trail since 2006 with the latest additions
completed late in 2008. Aside from
the golf course, this is a low-traffic park where you will find that
countryside feeling.
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Training Maps |
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Last Updated June 2009