North Bay Trail is a 1.4 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Ypsilanti, Michigan that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking and bird watching. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
dog friendly
kid friendly
walking
bird watching
river
views
This park is closed during the winter. Going counter-clockwise around the main loop, the first 0.4 mile is a boardwalk over the bay, with a nice observation tower at the end. The rest of the loop is a series of pretty arched bridges connecting a sequence of narrow islands.
completed this trail while linking/connecting to numerous others in the area.
Hollie Hasley recorded North Bay Trail
Beautiful fall!
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Julie Cameron recorded North Bay Trail
Super cute. Swan nesting right by the lake path
Grant Cupp recorded North Bay Trail
It’s a nice trail and paved for the most part. Nice that has a lake on each side but can be a little chilly
gorgeous paths and bridges on the water. wish they had more trail signs.
Not much here in the winter. The park is closed, so you have about 0.2miles walk from parking in the commuter lot back to the park's parking lot. The main loop of the trail is only 1 mile, with about 1/4-mile from the parking lot to the loop, making 1.5 miles total (1.9 if from the commuter lot). Adding the out-and-back section along the northeast side of the bay adds almost a mile. However, it is directly adjacent to I-94. Might be worth checking it out in Spring/Summer, certainly wasn't today. Going counter-clockwise around the main loop, the first 0.4 mile is a boardwalk over the bay, with a nice observation tower at the end. The rest of the loop is a series of pretty arched bridges connecting a sequence of narrow islands. If there are lots of waterfowl in the Summer, this might be an interesting hike.
Meghan Thiel recorded North Bay Trail
Very icy under the snow. Only saw 2 other people the whole time.
This place is super beautiful and relaxing... I highly recommend this place...
Great park with lots of water and bridges to explore. Usually busy with people and close to expressway. Although it does not ruin the aesthetic of the park.
Beautiful Park and very clean.
lovely scenery, and we have hidden a geocache in this park. some wooden trails need to be fixed, but the township is pretty good about repairs.
Really nice walking/running path. You don't have to pay to get into the park if you're willing to park outside of the park entrance and walk an extra few hundred yards.
Super easy trail, but it's a nice escape from the city and not too far of a drive.
this is an easy trail with lots of scenic water views. this is a great place for bird watching.
Definitely an easy trail, but beautiful and a nice getaway from the city!
Nice area to walk around. $3 to park, or free parking with a short walk.
Beautiful place for a walk/day hike. lots of scenery and wildlife.
great trail with amazing views but more like 1.5 miles not the 1.9 listed.
John E.
Grreat little loop trail.
Right off the expressway so you do have some noise to contend with, but the pretty lake makes up for it. Plenty of wildlife to keep little ones looking around, lots of geese so keep your kids close and watch out for goose poop. There is also a playground for when the kids are out of school
This is a favorite trail of ours. you never know what animals you will see along the trail, but there's always something to see. It is a relatively busy trail, but you are able to spread out and take your time. our kids, 8 & 11, beg to go here.
