Category: Celebrate Michigan
Posted by Greg Tasker (The Detroit News) on Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 11:00 AMFinding Up North close to home
Believe it or not, a few places in southeast Michigan offer outdoor enthusiasts an Up North experience ... as much as that's possible in a sprawling metropolitan area.
One of those is the north unit of the Bald Mountain Recreation Area in northern Oakland County. Several miles of trails criss-cross woods thick with maples and oaks, edge along wetlands and snake between lakes. These trails offer a chance to take long treks through woods with few, if any, modern intrusions. The park is home to some of the hilliest terrain in southeast Michigan and hikers will encounter more than a few steep slopes here.
For the most part, the trails there are well-marked, but there are few spots where sign posts have been moved or are missing maps. Stop by the park headquarters on Greenshield Road before you head out.
For more park information, visit Bald Mountain Recreation Area site.
