Hines Drive Daunting Hill – Wilcox Lake loop from City Park

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Hines Drive Daunting Hill – Wilcox Lake loop from City Park

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Hines Drive Daunting Hill – Wilcox Lake loop from City Park

01:37

27.8km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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5.11 km

Wayne County First Responders Memorial

Highlight • Monument

This memorial was erected in 2013 to honor First Responders of Police, Fire and EMS personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty within Wayne County.

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11.4 km

Middle Rouge River

Highlight • River

Lovely brook beside the road

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14.0 km

Hines Park Trail West Terminus

Highlight • Trail

Right next to downtown, good midpoint on a round trip ride

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14.0 km

Rouge River Headwaters in Northville Recreation Area

Highlight • River

The Northville Recreation Area is located in Hines Park along the headwaters of the Rouge River. This wooded area is secluded and offers three distinct activity areas.

The west picnic area offers a small ball diamond, a play structure and large picnic shelter. This area can hold a group up to 100 people. Beach volleyball courts, a small picnic shelter and a large ball diamond are located in the east area.

This area has long been a favorite trailhead since the bike path connects downtown Northville with the Hines Park bike path.

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14.6 km

Green Hills Arboretum

Highlight • Natural

Green hills park with a popular disc gold course that has recently been renovated

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15.4 km

Hines Drive Daunting Hill

Highlight • Climb

Super steep!

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18.3 km

Phoenix Lake

Highlight • Lake

With its tranquil waters and scenic wooded surroundings, Northville's Phoenix Lake offers runners a peaceful retreat right in the heart of town. Circling the lake on flat, paved paths shaded by towering trees, you'll enjoy captivating views of the water as you log easy mileage.

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20.0 km

Wilcox Lake

Highlight • Lake

Lake Wilcox is a kettle lake named after William Willcocks. He was the mayor of Cork, Ireland, in 1793 and moved to New York. Lookout for animals like muskrats, great-horned owls, painted turtles, largemouth bass, various sunfish, yellow perch, crappie, perch, and northern pike. Enjoy this variety of trees surrounding the lake on your run around here!

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