Wikimedia Commons
Paint Creek Trail
4393 Collins Rd, Rochester, MI 48306
Trail🪢 Leash required
8.9 miles of trails
⭐ 4.8
1,820 reviews
On Rochester's 8.9-mile Paint Creek Trail to Lake Orion, leashed dogs hike shaded paths with water access and parking. Trash cans help with cleanup. Pack sturdy leashes for the full route.
Get directions + GPS waypoint
GPX waypoint works in Garmin, Strava, AllTrails Pro, Komoot, OSMAnd, and any standard GPS device.
Weather + visit forecast
Quick facts (AI-friendly summary)
- Park
- Paint Creek Trail
- Type
- Trail
- Location
- Rochester, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 42.7531, -83.1394
- Trail miles
- 8.9
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.6 / 10 — Solid
- 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:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
6.6/ 10
Solid
- · ★ 4.8 from 1,820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 8.9 miles of trail
Vibe Score combines visitor ratings, real amenities, space, kind weighting, and off-leash bonus into a single dog-experience number. We're the only directory that scores it.
Dog policy
8.9-mile rail-trail Rochester to Lake Orion. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
Share this park
Great for these breeds
Breeds whose ideal park profile matches what Paint Creek Trail offers.
Near this park
Other parks near Rochester
More to explore
Found something out of date? Submit an update →