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Portage River – Silver Lake loop from Pinckney State Recreation Area

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United States

Michigan

Washtenaw County

Portage River – Silver Lake loop from Pinckney State Recreation Area

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Portage River – Silver Lake loop from Pinckney State Recreation Area

02:50

32.8km

250m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.7 km for 222 m

After 31.7 km for 143 m

After 32.2 km for 93 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

699 m

Bridge through Meadow

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

After crossing Hankerd Road, this bridge runs over a meadow. Slow down a bit and watch out for debris here.

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812 m

A raised wooden boardwalk carrying the Waterloo–Pinckney Trail across a marsh just west of Hankerd Road. This stretch offers a glimpse into Pinckney’s wetland habitat, where cattails, shrubs, and standing …

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2.21 km

Dead Lake

Lake

4.73 km

Blind Lake Walk-In Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

Set about halfway along the 17-mile Potawatomi Trail loop in Pinckney Recreation Area, Blind Lake is a hike-in only campground with 10 rustic sites. Each site has a fire ring, …

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5.37 km

Potawomi Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Potawatomi Trail offers a diverse mix of fast and flowy terrain with technical climbs and descents. The trail is open to mountain biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing, with a clockwise route recommended for safety.

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6.45 km

Portage River

Highlight • River

This is where the the Portage River separates Watson Lake and Halfmoon Lake. Both lakes as well as the river are known for great fishing.

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22.8 km

Silver Lake

Highlight • Lake

Silver Lake is the largest lake in the Pinckney State Recreation Area. It offers a large picnic area, as well as a swim beach and rental facilities for kayaks, canoes, …

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31.7 km

Pickerel Lake

Highlight • Lake

Embark on a serene escape to Pickerel Lake—an 80-acre, undeveloped haven. This pristine retreat offers untouched natural beauty. Runners can immerse themselves in the tranquil landscape, surrounded by the unspoiled wilderness that defines Pickerel Lake.

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32.4 km

Mark Hoffman Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This trailhead sits beside Pickerel Lake, an 80-acre undeveloped lake in Pinckney Recreation Area. The lake is a serene retreat, ringed by unspoiled forest and wetlands, with no buildings or …

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32.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.5 km

1.35 km

368 m

302 m

291 m

Surfaces

29.3 km

2.27 km

443 m

403 m

368 m

Elevation

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Wetland Boardwalk

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