Hoyt G. Post Trail

You can find parking at Parker Mill Park, which is where the trail is located. The park has an information pavilion where seasonal restrooms and drinking fountains are available.

Yes, the trail is primarily a boardwalk, making it a flat and accessible path suitable for wheelchairs, strollers, and new walkers. It's considered an easy difficulty trail.

No, dogs are generally not permitted on the Hoyt G. Post Trail itself. However, some paved paths within the larger Parker Mill Park area may allow dogs.

The trail can be enjoyed year-round, but be aware that rain and ice can make the boardwalk slippery. Spring and fall offer pleasant temperatures and beautiful scenery, while winter can be picturesque if conditions are safe.

No, there is no mention of permits or entrance fees required to access Parker Mill Park or the Hoyt G. Post Trail.

You'll experience diverse scenery along Fleming Creek and near its confluence with the Huron River. The trail leads through a wooded area with black maple, hackberry, and rock elm. A notable feature is the boardwalk swinging over Fleming Creek and passing beneath a limestone-arched railroad bridge. You can also visit the Forest Nature Area Boardwalk. Interpretive decks explain local geology and ecosystems, and there's a spur to a wildlife blind overlooking the confluence of Fleming Creek and the Huron River.

The boardwalk section is approximately 0.6 miles one-way, or 1.2 to 1.4 miles round trip. The komoot tour data suggests a duration of about 54 minutes for the full route, which is 3.55 km (2.2 miles).

Yes, the trail connects to other paths, including the Bituminous Path (also known as Main Trail), which links Parker Mill Park with the City of Ann Arbor's Gallup Park. The route also passes through sections of the Border to Border Trail, Gallup Park Pathway, and Huron River Greenway B2B.

While generally smooth, the boardwalk can become slippery when wet or icy. Depending on wind conditions, you might notice a slight sewage smell near the railroad bridge due to a nearby water treatment plant.

Parker Mill Park, where the trail is located, includes the historic Parker Grist Mill and a pioneer log cabin. Seasonal restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the park's information pavilion.

Absolutely. The trail is rated as easy and its boardwalk surface makes it very accessible and suitable for beginners, young children, and those with strollers or wheelchairs.