- Proud Lake State Recreation Area - These moderate-level guided hikes provide a “Grand Tour” of Proud Lakes principal hiking trails. Hikers can select from a “figure-eight” pattern traversing the park’s popular Marsh, River, Red, and Blue Trails, or an expedition of Proud Lake’s expansive and less-explored western loops!
These routes provide a highlight reel of southeast Michigan’s best natural features. Marshland boardwalks, hardwood forest natural trails, Huron River vistas, towering pines, rolling hills, and the best variety of wildlife viewing opportunities that a naturalist could ever hope for.
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“FIGURE EIGHT TRAIL OPTION”
Trail length: 5.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 127 feet
Trail Rating: Easy-Moderate
Route Orientation: Loop
“WESTERN LOOPS OPTION”
Meeting Point: Equestrian staging parking lot at end of Garden Road (trailhead for Loops 2 and 3).
Trail length: 4.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 255 feet
Trail Rating: Moderate
Route Orientation: Loop
- Dinner
- Trip Guide
- Bottled water
- Michigan Recreational Passport fee (required for parking, $18 for annual pass)
WELCOME TO THE SPLENDOR OF PROUD LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA!
Embark on hikes of moderate difficulty, encompassing the finest natural features of southeast Michigan: swamp boardwalks, forest trails, panoramic views of the Huron River, majestic pines, undulating landscapes, and a diverse range of wildlife encounters.
Your journey comes with a knowledgeable local guide who has devoted years of their existence to honing their outdoor skills, both within Michigan’s state parks and globally. Every guide is a holder of the Wilderness First Aid certification and the Leave No Trace Awareness certification, has been educated in outdoor wilderness, and strictly follows a Michigan DNR-endorsed safety scheme.
We take great pride in our collaboration with the Michigan DNR, distinguishing us as a featured retailer and the most extensive commercial guiding service in the Detroit area!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
