Kensington Metropark

Martindale Beach & South Trail

2.2 mi · ▲ 168 ft · 49 min

Martindale Beach & South Trail is a 2.2-mile out-and-back in Kensington Metropark near New Hudson, MI. The route reaches Martindale Beach. It is mostly level, with 168 ft of elevation gain. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi925 – 1,020 ft2.3 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: South Trail 42.52753, -83.63522
Nearest town New Hudson, MI

Directions

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Martindale Beach & South Trail

2.2 mi · ▲ 168 ft · 49 min

Elevation 924–1,021 ft

Out & Back · Kensington Metropark

Trailhead: South Trail · 42.52753, -83.63522

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:20 AM · sunset 7:37 PM

Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on South Trail, heading SW.
  2. 50 ftPass Martindale Beach.
  3. 300 ftBear right, heading SW.
  4. 1.1 miReach Martindale Beach, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  5. 1.1 miTurn right, heading N.
  6. 50 ftBear left, heading N.
  7. 300 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

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

Weather

Sunrise 7:20 AMSunset 7:37 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.3 mi in (~10 min). Leave by 7:08 PM for the 7:37 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 5 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint

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Good to know

  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead