Brighton State Recreation Area

Rock Bath Overlook–Brighton State Recreation Area Beach, 4 sights

2.7 mi · ▲ 228 ft · 1 hr 1 min

Rock Bath Overlook–Brighton State Recreation Area Beach, 4 sights is a 2.7-mile out-and-back in Brighton State Recreation Area near Parishfield, MI. The route passes Brighton State Recreation Area Beach and Rock Bath Overlook. It is mostly level, with 228 ft of elevation gain. It scores 56/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi919 – 997 ft2.8 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 42.50073, -83.83503
Nearest town Parishfield, MI

Directions

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Rock Bath Overlook–Brighton State Recreation Area Beach, 4 sights

2.7 mi · ▲ 228 ft · 1 hr 1 min

Elevation 920–997 ft

Out & Back · Brighton State Recreation Area

Trailhead: 42.50073, -83.83503

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:21 AM · sunset 7:38 PM

Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading S.
  2. 50 ftPass Brighton State Recreation Area Beach.
  3. 250 ftTurn right onto Penosha Hiking Trail, heading SW.
  4. 450 ftTurn left onto Kahchin Hiking Trail, heading E.
  5. 0.5 miTurn right, heading S.
  6. 50 ftPass Rock Bath Overlook.
  7. 0.6 miSharp left onto Penosha Hiking Trail, heading E.
  8. 0.2 miReach Rock Bath Overlook, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  9. 0.2 miSharp right, heading SW.
  10. 0.6 miTurn left onto Kahchin Hiking Trail, heading N.
  11. 0.5 miTurn right onto Penosha Hiking Trail, heading NW.
  12. 450 ftTurn left, heading W.
  13. 250 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

54% other46% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 7:21 AMSunset 7:38 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.9 mi in (~25 min). Leave by 6:53 PM for the 7:38 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:17 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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