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.
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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
- Start on South Trail, heading SW.
- 50 ftPass Martindale Beach.
- 300 ftBear right, heading SW.
- 1.1 miReach Martindale Beach, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.1 miTurn right, heading N.
- 50 ftBear left, heading N.
- 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
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
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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