A 11,000-acre park known for its rolling forests, quiet inland lakes, and one of Michigan’s best networks of hiking and biking trails. The eastern half of the 34-mile Waterloo–Pinckney Trail runs through here, linking kettle lakes, ridges, and rustic campgrounds like Blind Lake. With its mix of loop trails, backpacking routes, and lake access, Pinckney is a hub for outdoor adventure and the perfect landscape to end a thru-hike.

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Potawatomi and Waterloo-Pinckney Trail

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Hike an easy 2.1-mile (3.4 km) trail through glacial landscapes and woodlands in Pinckney State Recreation Area, passing the Portage River.

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Location: Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States

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Pinckney State Recreation Area

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Potawatomi and Waterloo-Pinckney Trail

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