Indian Springs Metropark Hike (Oakland County) Register

Date and Time:
Fri, Nov 27, 2026; 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM  (Eastern)

Organized By: Southeast Michigan Group

Location: 5200 Indian Trail, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346, USA

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Come and enjoy a refreshing 5.9-mile hike through Indian Springs Metropark! This scenic hike is a perfect way to explore nature and enjoy great company. Our route will take us beside the Huron Swamp, one of Southeast Michigan’s most unique natural areas. The Huron Swamp is part of the larger Huron River watershed and contains wetland ecosystems that are critical for wildlife habitat, water purification, and flood control. The swamp’s diverse landscape includes boardwalks over marshes, wooded lowlands, and open former farmland, providing a variety of ecosystems to explore.
 
The Huron Swamp is particularly important to local biodiversity, acting as a natural water filter that protects the Huron River, one of the area’s most vital water sources. The swamp’s rich ecosystem also helps absorb heavy rainfall, reducing flooding in surrounding areas. We will hike from 9:30 a.m. to about noon. 
 
Meeting Time and Location:
We’ll meet at 9:15am at the Environmental Discovery Center parking lot with the hike beginning promptly at 9:30 AM.  Address: 5175 Indian Trail, White Lake, MI 48386.
 

Communications:
Please watch your email for outing-related updates or changes. We normally send a reminder the day before each outing. Occasionally, we may need to send last-minute updates because of unusually heavy traffic, trailhead parking closures or other unexpected circumstances. Please check your email before leaving and contact sierra.club.semg@gmail.com with any questions.


Participation Details:
For all our hikes, please remember to bring comfortable hiking shoes, a water bottle, food, and seasonally appropriate clothing. To help prevent tick bites, wear light-colored clothing so ticks are easier to spot, and consider long sleeves and long pants when hiking in grassy or wooded areas. After returning home, check your body, clothing, and pets for ticks, shower soon after coming indoors, and wash and dry your clothes on high heat, which can help kill any ticks that may be present.

Participation in Sierra Club activities requires registration and acceptance of a waiver, complete on this page. Electronic copies of the required waiver are available online or by request and will be accepted automatically by signing-in to the event.

All hikes are free and open to everyone, but donations are gratefully accepted. Donations from our outing program support both our outings program and conservation projects at the places where we hike, such as a pollinator planting we are supporting at Independence Oaks in Oakland County. Donations may be made online at: https://givebutter.com/FKXYFb Click here to join the Sierra Club for as low as $15/year. 

As a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization, donations allow us to lobby and sometimes litigate for environmental protections. This tax status gives us a broader ability to enact change, but it also means that gifts to the Sierra Club are not tax deductible. Whether you’re able to give or not, everyone is welcome on our hikes, and your support in any form is appreciated.

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.

Level: Moderate