One publication has deemed Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township the top hiking trail in southeast Michigan.
A recent article on onlyinyourstate.com listed nine locations as premier places to get active in southeast Michigan. Macomb County-based sites claimed three spots on the list, with features on Stony Creek, the Macomb Orchard Trail and River Bends Mountain Bike Trail.
The author rated Stony Creek as the best hiking spot with the following description:
“This isn’t so much an individual trail as it is a collection of trails within one gorgeous park. Stony Creek boasts a whopping 27 miles of trails throughout its system, each offering its own unique scenery and terrain. Whether you’re strolling along the waterfront, searching for beautiful birds, or immersing yourself in forested wonder, a visit to Stony Creek Metropark will make you feel like you’ve entered a new world.”
Source: Stony Creek Metropark claims top spot on metro Detroit trail rankings | State News | dailytribune.com