The Paint Creek Trail is a 9 mile long linear park, created along the abandoned Penn Central Railroad from Lake Orion to the Transportation Depot in Detroit. It follows the Paint Creek. It was the first rail trail to be established in the state of Michigan and has been connecting communities since 1983. No motor vehicles are permitted on the trail. It has a 2 degree slope across the entire trail making it ideal for walking, jogging, horse riding and cycling. Trout fishing, bird watching and geocaching are also popular activities. There are 8 parking locations which service the approximately 100 000 visitors per annum. Several events are held throughout the year.

Office: Paint Creek Cider Mill, 4480 Orion Road, Rochester, Phone: 248-651-9260

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