Independence Lake Travel Information (Whitmore Lake, MI)

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Ann Arbor, Michigan Above all else, Ann Arbor is known as the home of the University of Michigan. The school, founded in 1837 in Detroit, dominates geographically, culturally, and economically. Atlases may list the popul... Ann Arbor, MI

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Huron Meadows Metropark Trails (Distance: 3.5 mi) Huron Meadows is so precious to local cross-country skiers that few outside the surrounding area know about it, and that’s the beauty of skiing there in this mini metropark. Most of the time you’ll fe...

Brighton, MI - Cross-Country Skiing - length:8.9 mi

Harsens Island (Distance: 3.6 mi) A little-known watery paradise that offers a variety of pleasant day trips for Detroit area kayakers. Harsens Island is the centerpiece of the St. Clair Flats, a fan-shaped pattern of islands, marshes...

Algonac, MI - Sea Kayaking - length:unknown

Island Lake Loops (Distance: 4.9 mi) The Blue and Yellow Loops at this popular trail system complement each other just like their namesake colors. Although each trail is enjoyable on its own, together they make a long singletrack cruiser...

Brighton, MI - Mountain Biking - length:14.3 mi

Island Lake Recreation Area (Distance: 5.5 mi) With its proximity to the Detroit metro area, Island Lake Recreation Area is a convenient getaway from urban sprawl. The park offers two loop trails totaling 12 miles along the flanks of the scenic Hu...

Brighton, MI - Hiking - length:12 mi

Brighton Recreation Area Loops (Distance: 6.7 mi) Two singletrack trails, designed specifically for mountain bikes, opened during the summer of 1998 at this popular recreation area. The 7-mile Murray Lake Loop zigzags through a virtually obstacle-fre...

Brighton, MI - Mountain Biking - length:12.7 mi

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Whitmore Lake The Links at Whitmore Lake Public, 18 holes 0 yards, par 0 2.7 miles from center of Independence Lake

Moose Ridge Moose Ridge Golf Course Public, 18 holes 7013 yards, par 71 2.9 miles from center of Independence Lake

Huron Meadows Huron Meadows Metropark Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 0 yards, par 0 3.1 miles from center of Independence Lake

Lakelands Lakelands Golf & Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6220 yards, par 72 4.7 miles from center of Independence Lake

Rolling Meadows Rolling Meadows Golf Course Public, 18 holes 6474 yards, par 71 5.2 miles from center of Independence Lake

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