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Outdoors in Detroit

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

8 picks · 8 free · updated 14 October

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Outdoors in Detroit, answered

What are the best outdoors picks in Detroit?

Right now: Red Trail, Yellow Trail, Purple Trail and Iron Belle Trail. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and their booking partners.

Are any of them free?

Yes: Red Trail, Yellow Trail, Purple Trail and Iron Belle Trail, and 4 more.

Can I plan a day around these?

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