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 The
Paint Creek Trailway is located in Oakland County Michigan and connects the suburban
Detroit communities of Rochester, Rochester Hills, Oakland and Orion Townships, and the Village of Lake Orion.
The trail is used by hikers, cyclists, joggers, equestrians, nature
observers and photographers. The trail follows the old Penn Central Railroad
up the Paint Creek Valley through highlands, pastures, and wetlands. The compacted
limestone surface provides a solid, but natural surface for non-motorized uses.
During the winter months, many residents utilize the trail for cross-country skiing.
The
Paint Creek Trailway is a vital part of the recreation available
in northeastern Oakland County, not only linking parkland and facilities,
but also for use as a recreation resource itself. In the past few
years, the popularity of and demand for multi-use trails has resulted
in the land acquisition and development of other area trails. The
Clinton River Trail, Macomb Orchard, and the Polly Ann Trail, are
major new trails with excellent potential for direct or indirect
linkage to the Paint Creek Trail. The proposal and construction
of these projects, and others like them, is a testament to the public
demand for alternative routes for non-motorized transportation.
For
further information, call the Paint Creek Trailways Commission at 248-651-9260
or the communities below:
PAINT CREEK TRAIL SURVEY
The Paint Creek Trailways Commission would like your thoughts and ideas regarding future improvements to the Paint Creek Trail, so we can include them in our 2009-2013 Recreation Master Plan. This 15 question survey should only take 5 minutes. By completing our survey, your input will help us set our goals and objectives for the next 5 years. Your information will not be shared or sold to anyone.LINK TO SURVEY
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY
Thanks to all our participants, partners and sponsors who made National Trails Day 2008 a great success!
MASTER RECREATION PLAN UPDATE
The Paint Creek Trailways Commission is starting its Master Recreation Plan update. This important planning process will take several months. The key to our success is YOUR participation. We need to hear from trail users! MASTER PLAN MEETING DATES
Visit here again for a survey and for information on important public meetings. Take a peek at our existing plan. Files are large, so we've broken the file into three parts for your convenience.
2004-2008 PCT MASTER RECREATION PLAN or
PART 1 PART 2 PART 3
PARKING FOR THE PAINT CREEK TRAIL
TRAIL MILEAGE
Interested in how far you've gone on the trail? Training for a marathon? Download our Paint Creek Trail mileage breakdown sheet. It details the landmarks and crossings along the 8.9 miles of trail, as well as mileage based on our Mile Marker system.
Hypothermia – A Hidden Trail Danger by Jonathan Schechter
FRIENDS OF THE PAINT CREEK TRAIL
Please contact Kristen for information regarding volunteer opportunities and upcoming events. Email Trailways Coordinator Kristen Myers, at PaintCreekTrail 'at' aol.com or by calling 248-651-9260. |
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