Paint Creek Trail

Connecting the communities of Rochester, Rochester Hills, Oakland Township, Orion Township and the Village of Lake Orion in Oakland County, Michigan.


 

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Fundraisers National Trails Day - Paint Creek Crawl Labor Day Bridge Walk Group Events

 

Are you looking for fun, family activities along the Paint Creek Trail? You've come to the right place! The Paint Creek Trailways Commission organizes two events each year. National Trails Day is normally the first Saturday in June, and it's a nationwide event sponsored by the American Hiking Society. In September, we offer a "Labor Day Virtual Bridge Walk" event to coincide with the Governor's Walk and Run across the Mackinac Bridge. The Walk becomes more popular each year! Additionally, we will post other events that have been approved on the Trail, such as walkathons, marathons, or cycling events. If you would like to hold your event on the trail, please visit our Policies page for information and an application.

National Trails Day Photo

National Trails Day - Paint Creek Crawl Cycling Event

Saturday, May 12, 2012
Location: Paint Creek Cider Mill, 4480 Orion Road, Oakland Township, 48306

The 2nd Annual Paint Creek Crawl will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Participants will utilize the entire Trail from Rochester to Lake Orion, and collect stamps to be entered in a drawing a multitude of prizes! We are still looking for sponsors for our event. Click here for a Paint Creek Crawl Sponsor Information Packet.

For Photos of last year's the event, visit our Paint Creek Crawl Photo Page.

 

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Labor Day Bridge Walk - September 5, 2011

Labor Day Bridge Walk participants

This year's Labor Day Bridge Walk was a huge success! Over 300 people participated in our 2 mile walk or 10K run, up 30% from last year! In addition, with our new suggested donation program, we raised $1,050 toward our Bridge 31.7 Replacement project. Thank you!

Mark your calendars for next year's Bridge Walk - Monday, September 3, 2012. Stay tuned for more information!

Would you like to show your support by donating financially to the Bridge Replacement Project? All donation amounts are accepted, and your donation is tax deductible:

This year's event was sponsored by:

 

Thank you to everyone who has participated and volunteered for this successful annual event!

Endorsement

This event has been reviewed for the physical activity content and has been endorsed by the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health, and Sports.  This does not reflect endorsement of the sponsoring organization or the products used.


 

 

Fundraisers

Rochester Mills

Looking for an easy way to support the Paint Creek Trail and Trail projects? On Wednesday, February 15, 2012, the Friends of the Paint Creek Trail are having a fundraiser at the Rochester Mills Beer Co! Just bring the Friends of the Paint Creek Trail flyer with you to the restaurant, and 20% of sales will be donated to the Friends group. It's a great way to support a local business and a local charity. See you at the Mills!

 

 

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Group Events

The following events have been approved for 2012:

May 12, 2012: Paint Creek Crawl

See information above regarding the Paint Creek Crawl.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are interested in holding a group event on the Trail, please download our revised Temporary Permit Policy and Application.

 

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