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Rochester River Walk – Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve loop from Paint Creek Heritage Area Wet Prairie

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United States
Michigan
Oakland County
Rochester Hills

Rochester River Walk – Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve loop from Paint Creek Heritage Area Wet Prairie

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Rochester River Walk – Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve loop from Paint Creek Heritage Area Wet Prairie

02:08

8.41km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Parking

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1

63 m

Paint Creek Trail - Dutton to Tienken

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful place to run or cycling, you can see the leaves falling during the fall. Since it's a beautiful place to run, biking is more enjoyable early in the morning when runners are still waking up :).

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2

3.59 km

Rochester Municipal Park

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Rochester Municipal Park is a 40-acre green space featuring a scenic one-mile paved pathway, a beautiful pond, playgrounds, tennis courts, volleyball courts, picnic areas, and restrooms. Paint Creek winds through …

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3

4.11 km

Rochester River Walk

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The Rochester River Walk is a great mix of urban and park land. It follows Paint Creek and gives you some good views of the water.

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4

5.75 km

Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Great nature trails. Best for walking, but can ride your bike if you're slow and careful.

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5

6.00 km

Paint Creek Trail

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This approximately 9-mile-long trail follows Paint Creek, offering a well-maintained wide hard-packed dirt surface. As the first non-motorized rail trail in the area, it has become one of the most popular trails around.

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8.41 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.45 km

1.90 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.89 km

2.14 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

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