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Rudd's Dam – Paint Creek Trail loop from Mill Creek Crossing

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Oakland County

Rudd's Dam – Paint Creek Trail loop from Mill Creek Crossing

Hard

4.7

(1977)

10,120

runners

Rudd's Dam – Paint Creek Trail loop from Mill Creek Crossing

02:18

21.8km

70m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.52 km

Foley Pond

Highlight • Lake

Foley Pond in Bald Mountain State Recreation Area, adjacent to the Paint Creek Trail, is a natural haven waiting to be explored.

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7.06 km

Rudd's Dam

Highlight • Structure

Rudd's Dam is a former dam, that can be found in Paint Creek. Perfectly fitting the name of the creek, the remains of the old dam are painted, and you …

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13.2 km

This approximately 9-mile-long trail follows Paint Creek, offering a well-maintained wide hard-packed dirt surface. As the first non-motorized rail trail in the area, it has become one of the most popular trails around.

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17.4 km

Paint Creek Trail - Dutton to Tienken

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful place to run or cycling, you can see the leaves falling during the fall. Since it's a beautiful place to run, biking is more enjoyable early in the morning when runners are still waking up :).

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21.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

1.63 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

1.66 km

1.27 km

700 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Monday 22 June

23°C

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22 %

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Rudd's Dam

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