Paint Creek
Rochester, Michigan
| Address: | ~Rochester River Walk, Rochester, MI 48307, USA |
| GPS: |
42°41'2.0"N 83°7'55.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Michigan |
| Trail Length: | 18.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Easiest |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Doubletrack |
Mountain Bike
Very flat easy trail that runs along the Paint creek from Rochester to Orion in Suburban Detroit area. Slight elevation from Rochester to Orion. Mostly graveled and very smooth, great place for a novice to work up their stamina, great view of the creek and forrest Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Paint Creek
Paint Creek is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Rochester, Michigan. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Paint Creek bike trail in Rochester.
https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/paint-creek/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
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Directions
From Rochester, Michigan
- Head north on S Main St/N Rochester Rd toward E 4th St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Olde Towne Rd (367 ft)
- Turn left at Water St (75 ft)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the left(85 ft)
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