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B.A.R.S. Running Links |
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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 it’s on the
trails or roads. BSRA has a 2-mile
and 5-mile foot trail in addition to bike and equestrian trails that are also
suitable for running. 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 opened in
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. 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 |
Below you will find
links to local routes suitable for running. You can search for routes in other
locales. |
Page Last
Updated March 2010