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Silver Lake – Portage River loop from Hell

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United States

Michigan

Livingston County

Silver Lake – Portage River loop from Hell

Moderate

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(8767)

8,768

riders

Silver Lake – Portage River loop from Hell

02:31

26.7km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.39 km for 222 m

Waypoints

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3.50 km

Silver Lake

Highlight • Lake

Silver Lake is the largest lake in the Pinckney State Recreation Area. It offers a large picnic area, as well as a swim beach and rental facilities for kayaks, canoes, …

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10.4 km

Mark Hoffman Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This trailhead sits beside Pickerel Lake, an 80-acre undeveloped lake in Pinckney Recreation Area. The lake is a serene retreat, ringed by unspoiled forest and wetlands, with no buildings or …

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11.3 km

Bridge through Meadow

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

After crossing Hankerd Road, this bridge runs over a meadow. Slow down a bit and watch out for debris here.

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11.4 km

A raised wooden boardwalk carrying the Waterloo–Pinckney Trail across a marsh just west of Hankerd Road. This stretch offers a glimpse into Pinckney’s wetland habitat, where cattails, shrubs, and standing …

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12.8 km

Dead Lake

Lake

15.3 km

Blind Lake Walk-In Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

Set about halfway along the 17-mile Potawatomi Trail loop in Pinckney Recreation Area, Blind Lake is a hike-in only campground with 10 rustic sites. Each site has a fire ring, …

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15.9 km

Potawomi Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Potawatomi Trail offers a diverse mix of fast and flowy terrain with technical climbs and descents. The trail is open to mountain biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing, with a clockwise route recommended for safety.

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17.0 km