Our Trails
Making Connections
Downriver Linked Greenways Trails
The Downriver Linked Greenways hiking, walking and biking trail network includes over 50 miles of community trails for close-to-home recreation. Our trails connect suburban and urban residents and visitors with over 7,000 acres of parkland.
Our Routes
Community trails offer a variety of experiences, from trails within a single city park to sidepaths traversing multiple municipalities. Many trails offer glimpses of rivers and other natural resources as well as downtowns, restaurants and more.
Allen Park Trails
The Allen Park greenway currently has two separate paths.
Brownstown Township Trail Network
The Brownstown Trail begins at the township hall near Telegraph and King Roads where amenities such as a splash pad, playscape and dog park can be enjoyed.
City of Taylor Trail Network
The Taylor greenway meanders through Heritage Park with connections to the adjacent Wayne County Community College District campus, along Northline Road and up Racho Road past Southland Shopping Center to Pennsylvania Road.
City of Woodhaven Trails
Trail network located within City of Woodhaven
Downriver Delta Trail
The Downriver Delta Greenway provides linkages between the cities of Detroit zip code 48217, Ecorse, River Rouge and Lincoln Park on the North-South Trails of the Downriver Linked Greenways.
East West Trail
The trail provides a connection to the
I-275 Bike Path, several Metroparks and communities. It generally follows Gibraltar, Woodruff and Old Fort Roads between Oakwoods and Lake Erie Metroparks.
North South Trail
This trail connects Lake Erie Metropark to the Ecorse Creek in northern Wyandotte, generally following Jefferson Avenue and the Detroit River waterfront.
Southgate Trail Network
The existing Southgate greenway weaves through the nature center grounds next to Southgate Anderson High School, including a portion of the path that goes along the Frank & Poet Drain.