Willow Metropark

Willow Hike-Bike Trail

2.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 46 min

Willow Hike-Bike Trail is a 2.3-mile out-and-back in Willow Metropark near Willow, MI. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain, and mostly paved. It scores 15/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi607 – 630 ft2.4 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Big Bend 42.13035, -83.36344
Nearest town Willow, MI

Directions

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Willow Hike-Bike Trail

2.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 46 min

Elevation 608–629 ft

Out & Back · Willow Metropark

Trailhead: Big Bend · 42.13035, -83.36344

Weather Sep 21: sunrise 7:20 AM · sunset 7:34 PM

Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading W.
  2. 50 ftSharp left onto Willow Hike-Bike Trail, heading SW.
  3. 0.1 miTurn left, heading S.
  4. 1 miReach Willow Hike-Bike Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  5. 0.6 miTurn right, heading SW.
  6. 0.5 miSharp right, heading NE.
  7. 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

66% paved33% gravel1% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 7:20 AMSunset 7:34 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.8 mi in (~21 min). Leave by 6:54 PM for the 7:34 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:10 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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