Pinckney Recreation Area

Dogs on leash are allowed throughout this Michigan park about 25 minutes from Ann Arbor. This large 11,000 acre park offers a number of trails from the Pinckney-Silver Lake Trail (2 miles) to the Pinckney – Waterloo Trail (35 miles). During the winter months cross country skiing is available. There is camping at Bruin Lake Campground within the park. To get to the park from Ann Arbor take 23 North to exit 49 (N. Territorial Rd). Go west 11 miles and turn right on Dexter-Townhall Rd or Hadley Rd depending on where in the park you are headed. A recreation passport is required for entry.