Oakland County, Michigan
1,407 hiking trails · 0parks & campgrounds · 37 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in Oakland County, Michigan
Oakland County is home to 1,407 mapped hiking trails and 0 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 37 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Oakland County
Up to 200 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Oakland County
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13 more cities in this county.
Sample Trails in Oakland County
Hiking guides for Michigan
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Oakland County.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Michigan, Ranked
Michigan's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Joshua EarleMichigan's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Michigan trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Michigan
Ten gentle, well-marked Michigan trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Holly MandarichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Michigan
Michigan's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Michigan
Federal parks and recreation areas in Michigan ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Tobias MrzykBest Waterfall Hikes in Michigan: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Michigan's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.