Spectacular Michigan hikes to enjoy this fall as the leaves change colors

By Metro Times editorial staff on Fri, Oct 7, 2022 at 6:11 pm

Fall is the season where we see just how beautiful Michigan is, and the changing of the leaves gives us the colors we don’t get to see any other time of year.

These spots in Michigan are perfect for pictures, hiking, and gawking at Mother Nature’s awesomeness.

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Tahquamenon Falls State Park / Facebook

Tahquamenon Falls State Park

41382 W. M 123, Paradise; 906-492-3415; dnr.state.mi.us

Tahquamenon Falls State Park is over 50,000 acres which gives visitors and hikers a lot to explore and look at.

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Proud Lake Recreation Area

2700 Glengary Rd., Commerce Charter Twp.; 248-685-2433; dnr.state.mi.us

Proud Lake Recreation Area, with more than 4,700 acres, is located on the scenic Huron River in Oakland County and offers diverse and plentiful recreational opportunities. There are more than 20 miles of trails covering several diverse habitats.

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Brighton Recreation Area

6360 Chilson Rd., Howell; 810-229-6566; dnr.state.mi.us

Brighton Recreation Area provides 4,947 acres of recreation fun and a bunch of hills interspersed with some lakes, with several miles of trails available for equestrian, mountain biking, and hiking.

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Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve

27215 W 10 Mile Rd., Southfield; 248-796-5000; dnr.state.mi.us

Just 30 minutes outside of Detroit is 42 acres of woodlands, forested wetlands, and native meadows, all of which surround Carpenter Lake, and it's still one of southeast Michigan's best-kept secrets.

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Pontiac Lake Recreation Area

7800 Gale Rd., Waterford Twp.; 248-666-1020; dnr.state.mi.us

At Pontiac Lake Recreation Area there are marshes, ponds, heavy forests, and old farm fields, as well as rivers, lakes, and trails for horseback riding and hiking.

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