Proud Lake Recreation Area Hike (Oakland County)
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Proud Lake Recreation Area Hike (Oakland County)
Join us for 4.5-mile hike at Proud Lake Recreation Area!
Headquarters, Commerce Township, MI 48382, USA
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Ken Jacobsen
sierra.club.semg@gmail.com
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Organized By: Southeast Michigan Group
Location: Headquarters, Commerce Township, MI 48382, USA
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Event Organizers:
Ken Jacobsen
sierra.club.semg@gmail.com
(248) 302-8275
Join us for 4.5-mile hike at Proud Lake Recreation Area! Nestled along the banks of the Huron River, this park features woodlands, wetlands, and riverbanks, offering diverse natural beauty and a serene environment. The trail presents a mix of gentle hills and flat terrain, making it an enjoyable challenge for both novice and experienced hikers.The Huron River is the park’s central feature, flowing for over 130 miles from its headwaters in the Huron Swamp to its endpoint in Lake Erie. As you hike, you’ll follow sections of the river, which provide not only a peaceful ambiance but also a rich habitat for local wildlife. Proud Lake’s connection to the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a New Deal-era program from the 1930s, is evident throughout the park. The CCC was instrumental in developing trails, campsites, cabins, pine plantations, and picnic areas that remain integral parts of the recreation area today.We’ll hike from 9:00 a.m. to about noon. Since the hike ends around midday, feel free to bring lunch, and we’ll find some picnic tables to eat together.Meeting Time and Location:
We’ll meet at 8:45am at the parking lot of the Proud Lake Recreation Area, 2700 Wixom Road, Commerce Charter Township, MI 48382, at the trailhead parking area off the main entrance on Wixom Road, beyond the park headquarters east of Wixom Road and South of Sleeth Road.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:Proud Lake Recreation Area, 2700 Wixom Road, Commerce Charter Township, MI 48382, at the trailhead parking area off the main entrance on Wixom Road, beyond the park headquarters east of Wixom Road and South of Sleeth Road.Latitude: 42.570906Longitude: -83.554180Primary 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.