Come Explore The Lower Rouge Trail!
Hours and Parking
The trailhead parking lot is open daily from dusk till dawn.
The parking lot is located on Morton Taylor Road north off of Michigan Avenue.
For more than 10 years the dream of a Pedestrian path system along the Lower Rouge River has been a major priority for Canton. Community-wide surveys from Canton residents also identified trails as the number one need for recreation opportunities.
The dream has now become a reality. A ten foot wide path over 4 miles in length made up of compacted crushed stone with 8 wooded pedestrian bridges has been constructed extending from Canton Center Road just south of Palmer along the Lower Rouge River to Haggerty Road just north of Michigan Avenue.
This pedestrian way provides a non-motorized connection from Heritage Park at the heart of Canton to the newly upgraded I-275 Metro Trail along the I-275.
The completion of these trails now provides over 10 miles of paved pedestrian path for hiking and biking.
In addition, to the paved path system along the Lower Rouge River over 5 miles of dirt surface single track trails are available for hiking and mountain biking.
To become an advocate for the trail system, please contact the Canton Leisure Services Park Office at 734/394-5310.