Haven Hill Lake and Woods Loop is a 2.2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near White Lake Township, Michigan that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until September. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
This nice hike wanders through the Haven Hill National Natural Landmark section of Highland State Recreation Area. A short loop from the Haven Hill Lake dam, nice wooded terrain and a few hills welcome the average hiker. Meander through the preserved lands once owned by Edsel and Eleanor Ford, the only son of Henry Ford. This is a true hidden gem in the suburbs of metropolitan Detroit!
Pit restroom at the parking area. Drinking fountain nearby parking in the warm season. Removed for winter. No services on the trail itself.
I'd suggest boots or at least hiking shoes. Unpaved trail with some wet areas, some rocky portions, and some areas of "tripper roots". Lots of opportunities to easily twist and ankle without good footwear.
April 4, 2021Fun moderate hike on Easter with the kids. Would definitely come back. Beautiful area!
March 31, 2021This was my first trip to Highland Recreation Area. I parked at the Haven Hill Natural Area parking lot (trail marker 22). There was an open pit toilet there. I then walked trail marker 18 and walked 15-16-17-19 and back to 22. I didn't find the forest walking as interesting, but I really liked the parts near the lake. Quite a few boardwalks in the "yellow" loop section. I saw a lot of mourning cloak butterflies! The trail took me 50 minutes because I cut trail marker 14 off my loop.
March 29, 2021March 25, 2021Nice. Had to detour once due to less traveled area with overgrown bushes, but otherwise very nice. 2 very large hills
March 21, 2021March 20, 2021Love this for a short little trail. The trees and hills give it a lot of character, and walking along the lake makes for a nice finish to the hike.
March 13, 2021Beautiful trail by lake and wetlands. Lots of water birds. Fairly easy hike, though lots of roots in the path.
March 10, 2021Love this trail! You get a lovely lake, beautiful woods and just the right amount of hills. Bonus was seeing and hearing five cranes.
March 6, 2021Very quiet, peaceful trail. A bit muddy.
February 18, 2021February 17, 2021February 15, 2021February 15, 2021February 13, 2021Beautiful trail in the fresh snow. No one around making it a peaceful little trail
January 29, 2021January 24, 2021January 24, 2021January 20, 2021January 18, 2021January 18, 2021Great trail. A bit icy and muddy by the lake, but really enjoyable hike. One of the best in the area
January 18, 2021January 17, 2021Beautiful trail with varied terrain. The conditions were snow, ice, wet path but not muddy. We wore spikes which worked well, especially on the hills. The trails are well marked.
December 28, 2020December 18, 2020November 28, 2020November 26, 2020November 9, 2020Hiked this in the fall. Nice trail, but lots of rocks and roots hiding under all the leaves. Watch your step.
October 16, 2020September 27, 2020great trail. Didn't see anyone with masks
