Maybury State Park Hike, Wayne County
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Maybury State Park Hike, Wayne County
Join us for a refreshing 5.3-mile hike through Maybury State Park in Northville, a beloved natural retreat with a rich history.
Maybury SP 8 Mile Entrance
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Ken Jacobsen
sierra.club.semg@gmail.com
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Organized By: Southeast Michigan Group
Location: Maybury SP 8 Mile Entrance
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Event Organizers:
Ken Jacobsen
sierra.club.semg@gmail.com
(248) 302-8275
Join us for a refreshing 5.3-mile hike through Maybury State Park in Northville, a beloved natural retreat with a rich history. This scenic walk takes us along peaceful nature trails and past the remnants of the old T.B. Sanatorium, which operated here from 1921 to 1969. As we continue over rolling hills, we’ll reach the big pond, a popular spot where geese and swans often nest, and pass by smaller frog ponds teeming with wildlife. The park is home to a variety of birds, deer, and wildflowers, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts.Once a place of healing for tuberculosis patients, the park now offers a peaceful setting for visitors to explore its 940 acres of woodlands, meadows, and marshes. In addition to hiking, Maybury features equestrian trails, mountain biking paths, a fishing dock, and a working farm that provides insight into Michigan’s agricultural history. This hike offers the perfect mix of natural beauty, wildlife, and historical intrigue, making it an ideal way to reconnect with nature and learn more about the area's past.We will hike from 9:00 a.m. to about noon. Since the hike ends at about midday, feel free to bring lunch and we’ll find some picnic tables on which to eat together.Meeting Time and Location:
We’ll meet at 8:45am at Maybury State Park at the Walnut Picnic Shelter by the West Parking Lot off the 8 Mile Entrance to the park. Hike Leader:
For questions, call or text hike leader Ken Jacobsen at (248) 302-8275.Participation Details:
For all our hikes, please remember to bring comfortable hiking shoes, a water bottle, food, and the season’s weather appropriate clothing. Participation in Sierra Club activities requires registration and acceptance of a waiver, which you can complete online at the link above. Electronic copies of the required waiver are available online or by request and will be accepted automatically by signing-in to the event.Cancellation Policy:
The hike will proceed rain, snow, or shine. However, if an Extreme Weather Warning is issued by the National Weather Service, the hike will be canceled for safety reasons.Park Pass Information:
When visiting a Michigan State Park, a Recreation Passport is required. The cost per vehicle is $14 when purchased during license plate registration renewal through the Secretary of State. Entrance to Metroparks requires a $40 annual pass or a $10 day pass. You may be able to purchase a day or annual pass at the park entrance booth.Hikes are free and open to the public. However, sometimes we do activities that require a fee which would be noted in the description of the event.Location:Maybury State Park's address is 20145 Beck Road, Northville, MI 48167. However, we are meeting by the Walnut Picnic Shelter off the West Parking Area of the 8 Mile Entrance.Latitude: 42.4318560000Longitude: -83.5392880000Primary Leader Contact Info:Ken JacobsenMobile: 248-302-8275Email: sierra.club.semg@gmail.com
Level: Moderate
Cancellation Policy: The hike will proceed rain, snow, or shine. However, if an Extreme Weather Warning is issued by the National Weather Service, the hike will be canceled for safety reasons.