For bicycle enthusiasts, Livingston County, Michigan offers a fantastic array of open spaces and beautiful views. Many of the area metroparks have extensive networks of trails for on road, as well as mountain bikers to explore. Come and experience the "up north" feel of wide open spaces and beautiful vistas that bicycling in Livingston County has to offer.

Brighton Recreation Area
6360 Chilson Rd., Howell
810.229.6566

Consisting of nearly 5,000 acres of rolling woods and meadows interspersed with lakes, streams and marshes. There are several campgrounds, beaches and hiking and mountain bike trails. The majority of the area is open to hunting, fishing and most winter activities including snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. It also features complete equestrian facilities, including a riding stable with rental horses, campground, staging area and 18 miles of bridle trails.

Lakelands Trail State Park
D-19, North of M-36
313.426.4913

Travel from Pinckney to Stockbridge on this converted railroad track. Trail designed for hiking, bicycling, cross country-skiing and horseback riding only. Part of the rails-to-trails system.

Island Lake Recreation Area
12950 E. Grand River, Brighton
810.229.7067

Features: Beach, paved and unpaved hike/bike trails, group camping, cross country skiing, fishing, hunting, picnic areas, snowmobiling, softball diamonds, swimming, volleyball courts, cabins and an archery range.

Kensington Metropark
2240 W. Buno Road
Milford, MI
248.685.1561
800.477.3178

Kensington Metropark, located in both Livingston and Oakland Counties, is home to an 18 hole golf course and a farm center. Softball diamonds, a disc golf course, volleyball courts, playgrounds, nature trails for hiking and bicycling and areas for horseback riding, fishing, swimming, boating and picnicking. Boat rentals are available. In the winter, visitors may sled, toboggan, cross-country ski and ice skate.

Pinckney Recreation Area
8555 Silver Hill Rd., Pinckney
313. 426.4913

Features: Beach, unpaved hike/bike trails, boat launch, modern and rustic camping, cross country skiing, equestrian trails, fishing, hunting, picnic areas with grills, snowmobiling, softball diamonds, swimming, volleyball courts and playground are