Paint Creek Trail, Michigan

Getting to Paint Creek Trail

Directions
There are several places to jump on the trails. Best suggestion is to head to Rochester and locate the city park just south of Walton (University), and just West of Main (see image 1 below). nce in the park head over the wooden bridge through and head left to where the trails come to a point at the park's north edge. Look for the opening in the fence. Go through the large opening and turn left onto the crushed limestone trail. Congratulations you are now on the Paint Creek Trail.

From I-75
Take I-75 to M-59. Head East on M-59 to the Rochester Road exit. Head North on Rochester Road all the way into downtown Rochester. At University (or Walton) turn Left, go to Pine St. and turn right (north). follow this to the city park. Once in the park head over the wooden bridge through and head left to where the trails come to a point at the park's north edge. Look for the opening in the fence. Go through the large opening and turn left onto the crushed limestone trail. Congratulations you are now on the Paint Creek Trail.

From US-23
Take US-23 to M-59. Head East on M-59 through Pontiac and M-59 becomes a highway again. Continue to the Rochester Road exit. Head North on Rochester Road all the way into downtown Rochester. At University (or Walton) turn Left, go to Pine St. and turn right (north). follow this to the city park. Once in the park head over the wooden bridge through and head left to where the trails come to a point at the park's north edge. Look for the opening in the fence. Go through the large opening and turn left onto the crushed limestone trail. Congratulations you are now on the Paint Creek Trail.

The trail may also be accessed off the many roads it crosses. Some roads have parking areas established for trail users already. Please only park in designated areas.

Road Maps

Image 1

Paint Creek Main | Recreational Cycling Main

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