Potawatomi Trail
Pinckney State Recreation Area, Southeast Michigan
- Distance
- 27.4 km
- Elev. gain
- 524 m
- Start
- Near Dexter Township
- Finish
- Near Dexter Township
A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.
0 km267–303 m above sea level29.2 km
Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.
About this distance
Michigan DNR currently publishes a 17-mile loop (27.4 km). Portions are being rerouted during summer 2026, so geometry and distance should be rechecked after work is finalized.
Common questions
- How long is the Potawatomi Trail?
- The Potawatomi Trail is 27.4 km (17 miles).
- How much elevation gain does the Potawatomi Trail have?
- The Potawatomi Trail has about 524 m (1,719 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
- Where does the Potawatomi Trail start and finish?
- The Potawatomi Trail starts and finishes at Near Dexter Township.
- Why do other sources list a different distance for the Potawatomi Trail?
- Michigan DNR currently publishes a 17-mile loop (27.4 km). Portions are being rerouted during summer 2026, so geometry and distance should be rechecked after work is finalized.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap29.8 km · 524 m gain
- michigan.gov27.4 km
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Reviewed by a Far curator on August 9, 2026. Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.