Bald Mountain State Recreation Area
Polly Ann Trail
4.8 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 1 hr 37 min
Polly Ann Trail is a 4.8-mile out-and-back in Bald Mountain State Recreation Area near Lake Orion Heights, MI. It is mostly level, with 27 ft of elevation gain. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Polly Ann Trail
4.8 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 1 hr 37 min
Elevation 976–1,030 ft
Out & Back · Bald Mountain State Recreation Area
Trailhead: 42.73435, -83.24480
Weather Sep 21: sunrise 7:20 AM · sunset 7:34 PM
Bikes allowed on the whole route
- Start at the trailhead, heading N.
- 450 ftTurn left, heading W.
- 1.9 miTurn left onto Polly Ann Trail, heading S.
- 0.4 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
- 0.4 miTurn right, heading SE.
- 1.9 miTurn right, heading E.
- 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 2.4 mi in (~60 min). Leave by 6:14 PM for the 7:34 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Bikes allowed on the whole route
More from this trailhead
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- Polly Ann Trail 5.7 mi · ▲ 26 ft
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