Kensington Metropark

Kensington Metropark Beach via A-Loop

2.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 46 min

Kensington Metropark Beach via A-Loop is a 2.3-mile out-and-back in Kensington Metropark near New Hudson, MI. The route reaches Kensington Metropark Beach at the turnaround, 1.2 miles in. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 28/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi896 – 938 ft2.5 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 42.54069, -83.64874
Nearest town New Hudson, MI

Directions

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Kensington Metropark Beach via A-Loop

2.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 46 min

Elevation 896–940 ft

Out & Back · Kensington Metropark

Trailhead: 42.54069, -83.64874

Weather Sep 21: sunrise 7:22 AM · sunset 7:36 PM

Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading NW.
  2. 200 ftBear left, heading W.
  3. 150 ftContinue straight onto B-Loop, heading W.
  4. 0.3 miTurn left onto A-B-Loop Connector, heading S.
  5. 0.2 miSharp left onto A-Loop, heading NE.
  6. 0.6 miReach Kensington Metropark Beach, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  7. 0.6 miSharp right onto A-B-Loop Connector, heading SW.
  8. 0.2 miTurn right onto B-Loop, heading N.
  9. 0.4 miBear right, heading NE.
  10. 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail surface

72% dirt27% grass1% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 7:22 AMSunset 7:36 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.1 mi in (~29 min). Leave by 6:47 PM for the 7:36 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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