Pinckney Recreation Area
8555 Silver Hill Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169
11,000 acres · 30 miles of trails
Pinckney Recreation Area near Pinckney spans 11,000 acres with shaded trails, water access, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Leashed dogs explore 30+ miles including the Potawatomi loop. Wear sturdy shoes for hikes.
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- Park
- Pinckney Recreation Area
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Pinckney, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 42.4131, -84.0061
- Size
- 11,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 30
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.7 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 11,000 acres of room
- · 30 miles of trail
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Dog policy
11,000-acre recreation area. Leashed dogs welcome on 30+ miles of trails (Potawatomi Trail famous loop).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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