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Outdoors in Ann Arbor

Parks, beaches and outdoor spots local hotels recommend, and marked walking and hiking routes in and around Ann Arbor.

12 picks · 12 free · updated 14 October

FreeWaterloo-Pinckney Hiking TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeITC Corridor Regional Trail7.5 km · about 2.5 hrsFreePotawatomi Trail Shortcut (Hike)Route on OpenStreetMapFreeThe LinkRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeWest Loop1.6 km · about 1 hrFreeBluebird Meadows1.6 km · about 1 hrFreeLinking Trail2.2 km · about 1 hrFreePond Trail1.3 km · about 1 hrFreeBrighton Recreation Area Bishop Lake Hiking TrailsRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeLosee Lake Hiking TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeSilver Lake Trail (Hike)Route on OpenStreetMapFreeCrooked Lake Trail (Hike)Route on OpenStreetMap
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Outdoors in Ann Arbor, answered

What are the best outdoors picks in Ann Arbor?

Right now: Waterloo-Pinckney Hiking Trail, ITC Corridor Regional Trail, Potawatomi Trail Shortcut (Hike) and The Link. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and their booking partners.

Are any of them free?

Yes: Waterloo-Pinckney Hiking Trail, ITC Corridor Regional Trail, Potawatomi Trail Shortcut (Hike) and The Link, and 8 more.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Ann Arbor and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Ann Arbor, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.