Stoney Creek Metropark Nature Center Trails Hike

Join me for a 6-mile hike at the Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center Trails on Sunday, May 25, 2025. May is a beautiful time to explore Stony Creek. Along the way, we’ll take a couple of breaks to enjoy the scenery and hopefully spot some wildlife. Keep an eye out for birds like ospreys, bald eagles, bluebirds, titmice, cedar waxwings, orioles, rose-breasted grosbeaks, and both song and tree sparrows. The trails will also be lined with spring wildflowers, including white trillium, trout lilies, jack-in-the-pulpit, rue anemone, and Virginia bluebells. It’s a perfect time to get outside and enjoy nature—I hope you can join us!

Meeting Time and Location:
We will meet in front of the Nature Center building by 10:45 AM and hit the trail promptly at 11:00 AM. A 2025 Metroparks Vehicle Permit is required for entry—both daily and annual passes are available for purchase at the toll booth. Restrooms are available at the Nature Center.

Registration Link:
Stoney Creek Metropark Nature Center Trails Hike

Hike Leader:
For questions, call or text hike leader Sudha Ganesh at (248) 219-3243.

Participation Details:
For all our hikes, please remember to bring comfortable hiking shoes, a water bottle, food, and the season’s weather appropriate clothing. Participation in Sierra Club activities requires registration and acceptance of a waiver, which you can complete online at the link above. Electronic copies of the required waiver are available online or by request and will be accepted automatically by signing-in to the event.

Cancellation Policy:
The hike will proceed rain, snow, or shine. However, if an Extreme Weather Warning is issued by the National Weather Service, the hike will be canceled for safety reasons.

Park Pass Information:
When visiting Michigan State Parks, a Recreation Passport is required. The cost per vehicle is $14 when purchased during license plate registration renewal through the Secretary of State. Entrance to Metroparks requires a $40 annual pass or a $10 day pass. You may be able to purchase a day or annual pass at the park entrance booth.

Hikes are free and open to the public. However, sometimes we do activities that require a fee which would be noted in the description of the event.

Location:
Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center
4300 Main Park Dr, Utica, MI 48316
Latitude: 42.713267
Longitude: -83.071522

Sierra Club Southeast Michigan Group Leader Info:
Ken Jacobsen (Outings Chair)
Mobile: 248-302-8275
Email: sierra.club.semg@gmail.com

Sudah Ganesh
Mobile: 248-219-3243
Email: sganesh3243@gmail.com