Potawatomi trail Directions

Gettign to Pinckney State Rec. Area
Potowatami Trail "POTO"

Pinckney State Recreation Area is about 20 miles northwest of Ann Arbor. There are 3 trails available, the most famous and widely know is the Potawatomi Trail, or "Poto". You will also find 2 shorter trails here, the Silver Lake trail, and the Crooked Lake trail.

From I-96
Follow I-96 to US-23, Head South on US-23 to the N. Territorial exit (Exit 49). Follow N. territorial West for about 10 miles till you reach Dexter Townhall Rd., Head North (right turn) on Dexter Townhall Rd. for a little more than 1 mile, and enter Pinckney state park on the Left hand side (can't miss it). Once you pass the ranger booth the parking is straight ahead. park wherever you can, it gets crowded on the summer weekends from beach users.

If you are taking I-696, follow I-696 West towards Lansing. I-696 turns into I-96 at the I-275 interchange (stay in the left lane), Follow the above directions.

From I-94
Take I-94 to US-23 North. Head North on Us-23 to exit 49, N. Territorial road. Head West on N. Territorial for about 10 miles till you reach Dexter Townhall Rd., Head North (right turn) on Dexter Townhall Rd. for a little more than 1 mile, and enter Pinckney state park on the Left hand side (can't miss it). Once you pass the ranger booth the parking is straight ahead. park wherever you can, it gets crowded on the summer weekends from beach users.

From I-96/SR-14
Follow I-96 West towards Ann Arbor, I-96 turns into SR-14 at the I-275 interchange (stay straight), follow SR-14 Towards Ann Arbor, follow the signs lead you to US-23 North, this will put you on US-23/SR-14 interchange. At exit 46 you will head North on Us-23 to exit 49 (N. Territorial Road). Head West on N. Territorial for about 10 miles till you reach Dexter Townhall Rd., Head North (right turn) on Dexter Townhall Rd. for a little more than 1 mile, and enter Pinckney state park on the Left hand side (can't miss it). Once you pass the ranger booth the parking is straight ahead. park wherever you can, it gets crowded on the summer weekends from beach users.

NOTE: Just before you reach the first parking lot on the Left is the trailhead with a trail map located here. It is a good Idea to ask the ranger at the entrance for a trail map.