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STONY CREEK METROPARK
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4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Township, MI 48316 • 586-781-4242
V I S I T YO U R M E T R O PA R K S
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PICNIC SHELTERS
MAP KEY
Delhi • Dexter-Huron • Hudson Mills • Huron Meadows
Indian Springs • Kensington • Lake Erie • Lake St. Clair
Lower Huron • Oakwoods • Stony Creek • Willow • Wolcott Mill
A Southdale
F Oakgrove North
K Wintercove North
Restrooms
B Northdale
G Ridgewood
L Wintercove South
Hike-Bike Trail
C Gladeview North
H Lakeview
M West Branch North
Playground
D Gladeview South
I Baypoint Beach
N West Branch West
For special accessibility needs, please contact the park or
facility at least 72 hours in advance of your visit.
E Oakgrove West
J Mount Vernon
O West Branch East
M E T R O PA R K S S A F E T Y
MOUNTAIN BIKING
TRAILS
RUSTIC TRAILS
NATURE TRAILS
Pink - 1½ miles
Seasonal Closures
East Lake - 3½ miles
Easy - 5½ miles
Reflection Trail - ½ mile
More Difficult - 3¼ miles
PARKS RD
Landscape Trail - 1 mile
Most Difficult - 3½ miles
Blue - 2¼ miles
Orange - 3½ miles
Thorington
Lake
• Dispose of hot coals in bins marked “Hot Coals” only. If not
available, contact a park employee.
30 MILE RD
INWOOD RUSTIC TRAILS
Trail Entrance and Parking
Trolley Trails
INWOOD RD
The Huron-Clinton Metroparks Foundation accepts financial
gifts that enhance the Metroparks. For more information,
call 800-47-PARKS.
Stony Creek
TROLLEY TRAILS
Mountain Biking Skills Course
• Read and adhere to trail rules and regulations.
D O N AT I O N S
Shortcuts
Shortcuts
• Personal protective equipment is recommended (life
jacket, helmet, etc).
1 Trail Intersection Numbers
Habitat Trail - 2½ miles
Osprey - 1¾ miles
• Please report any accident or unsafe condition to a park
employee.
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LETTS RD
ACCESSIBILIT Y
Inwood
Lake
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RUSH RD
Rental Shelter
PROTE C T AN D PR E S E RV E YO U R
M E T R O PA R K S
The Huron-Clinton Metroparks are committed to
environmental stewardship through planning, management,
and redevelopment of facilities.
INWOOD RD
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
NATURE CENTER
586-781-9113
You can make a difference at your Metroparks! Join the
Metroparks Volunteer team by calling our volunteer services
supervisor at 810-494-6020.
Nature Trails
Vernal
Pond
Wooded
Kettle
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The Clinton River Area Mountain
Bike Association assists with maintenance
of the Shelden Trails and Trolley Trails.
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GOLF COURSE
586-781-9166
Ski Center
Park Entrance
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Phone or TTY: 810-227-2757 or 1-800-47-PARKS
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Playground,
Paddleboard Rental,
Inflatable Water Slide,
and Bicycle Rental
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B OAR D O F CO M M ISSI O N ER S
Timothy J. McCarthy
Governor Appointee
Robert Marans
Washtenaw County
Steven E. Williams
Livingston County
Jaye Quadrozzi
Oakland County
Kurt L. Heise
Governor Appointee
E XECU T I V E D I R EC TO R
George Phifer
Bernard Parker
Wayne County
John Paul Rea
Macomb County
Get that “up north” feeling at top-rated Stony
Creek Metropark, often voted in regional polls as
Southeast Michigan’s favorite outdoor experience.
Extending across Oakland and Macomb counties,
this 4,461-acre beauty brings the best of outdoor
recreation, from a quiet morning spent fishing on its
500-acre lake to the heart-pounding excitement of
riding miles of mountain bike trails.
AC TIVITIES
B I C YC L E R E N TA L
Bike the 6.1-mile paved trail circling Stony Creek Lake. Single speed
bicycles can be rented at Eastwood Beach daily, Memorial Day through
Labor Day.
B O AT I N G
B OAT L AUN CH
The boat launch facility allows easy access to Stony Creek Lake. A separate,
non-motorized watercraft launch area is located at Eastwood Beach. A
Metroparks boat permit is required.
There is a large playground located at Eastwood Beach. Smaller play
structures, swings, and slides can be found in picnic areas throughout
the park.
Overnight camping for organized youth groups is available at nearby
Wolcott Mill Metropark. Advanced registration required.
HIKE-BIKE TRAILS
B OAT S TO R AG E
Dry storage can be rented for boats stored on trailers. Summer season
is April 1 through September 31. Winter storage is October 1 through
March 31.
· These primitive trails are for foot traffic only.
CONCESSIONS
Food is sold at Eastwood beach’s food bar. Availability will vary depending
on the season.
Food and beverages, including beer, wine, and liquor are sold at the Golf
Starter Building. No outside alcoholic beverages or coolers allowed.
www.metroparks.com
GROUP CAMP
Bicycle, inline skate, walk, or run the 6.1 mile paved hike-bike trail that
circles Stony Creek Lake. Pets on a six foot leash are permitted.
Rustic family camping weekends are offered at the Ridgewood
Campground on select dates from Memorial Day through mid-October.
An RV dump station is available across from Eastwood Beach.
DISC GOLF
Located in the Gladeview picnic area, two 18-hole championship disc golf
courses are some of the most challenging in Michigan. An annual bag tag,
which gives unlimited play at all Metropark courses, or a daily wristband,
is required to play.
FISHING
Stony Creek Lake is a popular fishing spot for pike, walleye, perch,
bluegills, and crappies. The state record crappie was caught here! A
barrier-free fishing pier is located on the west side of the boat launch area.
Fishing is prohibited from bridges and the lake area north of 28 Mile Road.
A Michigan Fishing license is required.
FITNESS TRAILS
INWOOD RUSTIC HIKING TRAILS
Located north of Inwood Road, the Inwood Hiking Trails feature seven
and a half miles of trail, a constructed wetland, woods, and field.
· Expect to find and traverse wet or muddy areas, moderate grades and
side slopes, narrow boardwalks, and minor obstacles.
· Carry out all garbage.
· Trails close at dusk.
· All pets must be leashed and cleaned up after.
· All natural things, non-living, living or dead, must be left where they
are. Collecting is prohibited.
· Walk slowly and remain on the trails.
· Bicycles, motorcycles, trail bikes, ATVs, snowmobiles, and horses
are prohibited.
· Picnicking is not allowed in this area.
M O U N TA I N B I K I N G T R A I L S
Mountain bikers and hikers enjoy 14 miles of hilly, heavily-wooded dirt
trails that traverse the southwest side of the park. The Clinton River Area
Mountain Bike Association (CRAMBA) helps keep this area groomed.
Helmets are recommended on mountain bike trails.
LO C AL RULE S
· Stay on marked trails.
· Cyclists are encouraged to wear a helmet.
· Pedestrians have right-of-way.
· Hikers need not follow directional arrows.
Run or walk along three different length trails, with exercise stations,
located near Eastwood Beach. The course provides a balanced routine of
physical activity, offering ¾ mile, 1 mile, and 1 ¾ miles of trail.
· The black trail is a single-track trail. The green and blue trails are
two-track trails.
GO APE! TREETOP ADVENTURE
Dogs and other pets are permitted in the park only when kept on a
six foot (or less) leash. Pets are not permitted in the nature areas, golf
course, buildings, cross-country ski trails, or on beaches.
A high ropes course includes zip lines through the forest at the Southdale
Picnic Area. The course takes you on a 2-3 hour adventure through the
forest canopy. Register online at www.goape.com.
PICNICS
Tables, grills, and shelters are located throughout the park. Please register
with the Park Office if you have a group of 50 people or more. Shelters can
be reserved for a fee.
B OAT R EN TAL
Character paddleboats, rowboats, canoes, and kayaks are available for
rent at the Boat Rental located at the Mt. Vernon picnic area. The Boat
Rental is open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day and weekends
beginning in early May through early September, weather permitting.
Special senior rates are available on weekdays.
CAMPING
STONY CREEK
GOLF
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This 6,928 yard, 18-hole, par-72 course and driving range offers power
carts, pull carts, and clubs for rent. Senior (55+) and junior (20 and
younger) rates are available. Some restrictions apply.
P L AYG R O U N D S
S U N S E T T E R R A C E P A R T Y/ R E C E P T I O N T E N T
A white banquet tent can be rented for parties for up to 250 people. This
tent is located with a picturesque view of Stony Creek Lake; a nearby
gazebo provides a charming focal point for weddings or other social
gatherings. Catering is required.
SWIMMING
Baypoint and Eastwood beaches are open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
throughout the summer. The beach house at Eastwood Beach offers
a food bar, dressing rooms, heated showers, and first aid facilities.
Paddleboards can also be rented at Eastwood Beach. Fires and glass
containers are not permitted on the beaches.
WAT E R S L I D E
The Trippo Water Slide has arrived – and it’s MASSIVE! 50 feet high –
245 feet long! You can purchase single rides or grab an all-day, unlimited
thrills wristband.
WINTER SPORTS
CR OSS- CO UN T RY SK I I N G
Ski more than 13 miles of marked and classical groomed cross-country ski
trails, covering level to hilly terrain suitable for all skiers. Rental equipment
and snacks are available weekends at the Ski Center (Golf Starter Building).
I CE FISH IN G
Ice fishing is available at both sections of Stony Creek Lake below 28
Mile Road. Ice shanties must be marked on all four sides with names and
addresses and must be registered at the Park Office if left overnight. Ice
shanties must be removed before sundown the first Sunday in March and
on a daily basis thereafter, or earlier if the ice becomes unsafe. A Michigan
Fishing license is required.
I CE SK AT IN G
Ice skating rinks are located on Stony Creek Lake near the boat launch
area. The rinks are lighted during the evening, and the warming building
has a heated lobby, restrooms, and vending machines. No skate rentals.
SN OW B OAR D IN G
Snowboarding is allowed on one hill, designated for snowboards, located
near the Gladeview Picnic Area.
PETS
SLED D IN G
Sledding hills are located at both Gladeview and West Branch picnic area.
NAT UR E CEN T ER H O UR S • 586-781-9113
See live snakes, turtles, and fish at the Stony Creek Nature Center, or hike
along the self-guided nature trails. Park interpreters conduct interesting
hikes and other programs including paddling a 34-foot Voyageur canoe to
learn about Stony Creek Lake.
PLEASE REMEMBER
NATUR E CE NTE R
School Days: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Weekends and Summer: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
N AT U R E T R A I L S
Stony Creek, Reflection Pond, woods, fields, woodland edges, and small
wetlands all placed in a landscape formed ages ago by glaciers provide the
backdrop for the six miles of trails that course through the moderately hilly
terrain. Look for a variety of birds, including
wild turkeys.
NAT UR E T R AI L H O UR S
May – September: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
October – April: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
E A S T L AK E T R AIL S
R EFLEC T I O N T R AI L
L AN DSC APE T R AIL
HAB I TAT T R AIL
• All collecting is prohibited.
• Walk slowly and quietly and remain on trails.
• Running, jogging, bicycles, pets, motorized vehicles, and horses are
not permitted on the nature trails.
• Picnicking is not allowed within the nature trails area.
• Please leave all radios, toys, and sports equipment in your car.
• Follow all park rules and regulations.
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Interpreters invite you to participate in nature walks, special events,
and programs. These are offered periodically throughout the year.
Schools, scouts, and community groups events can be arranged.
GROUP APPOINTMENTS
Group appointments for nature programs and field trips are available.