Crooked Lake Trail
November 8, 2025
Pinckney, Michigan
Autumnal colors ablaze on the great hickories and oaks of the Detroit area’s most backcountry-esque trail system…
Cold (or at least chilly) plunge opportunity in Silver Lake beach!
And not for nothing, bug-wise, this is the best time of year to hike this marshy area. Late fall means no mosquitos!
Silver Lake is a moderate hike with gentle elevation change, ideal for novices looking for a more wilderness-y environment. Novices and experienced hikers alike will enjoy pleasant fall views of the surrounding arborary and water features.
Meet new friends and enjoy the natural beauty of the Pinckney Recreation Area on this 4.4 mile hike, just an hour from Detroit.
Registration Is Free
Instead of charging a fee, we ask your help raising funds for mental health research and trail maintenance.
It’s fast and easy! When you register, you will be able to personalize a sponsorship page and share it through email and your favorite social media such as Facebook or Instagram.
Every little bit helps, and there is no minimum to raise – we just ask that you help us spread the word, then come join us on the trail.
Get a Free Hiking Shirt
Our quick-dry shirts look and feel great, on or off the trail.
Every registered hiker who raises at least $250 will receive a HIKE for Mental Health shirt as a token of our appreciation.
Available in men’s or women’s sizes from Small – XXL.
When you register, we will ask your size preference. Once you reach $250 in donations to your fundraising page, we will get your shirt to you.
If you hit the $250 mark at least ten days before the hike, your hike leader will have your shirt for you on hike day. Otherwise, we will mail it to you after the hike.
So help us raise money and awareness for this great cause.
For a Good Cause
HIKE for Mental Health is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
All contributions are tax deductible, and 100% of the hike donations support our mission.
Eighty cents of every dollar funds mental health programs, including break-through scientific research into PTSD, schizophrenia, bipolar spectrum disorders, depression and other major mental illnesses. Through research we can find better ways to alleviate the suffering that affects 1 in 4 American families.
The remaining twenty cents maintains wilderness trails across the U.S. By supporting non-profit, volunteer groups that care for our trails, we help preserve wilderness experiences for generations to come.
Hike Details
| Location: | Pinckney Recreation Area, Pinckney, MI. |
| Date: | November 8, 2025. |
| Time: | Approximately 10am – 3pm. Exact times and locations with directions provided to registered hikers only. |
| Distance: | 4.4 miles. |
| Difficulty level: | Moderate |
| Suitable for beginners? | Absolutely! |
| Registration fee: | Registration is free. A Michigan State Park Pass will be required to enter. It may be purchased in advance for $14 at the time of license plate renewal, or for $19 on-site at the park. |
| Pet friendly? | Well-behaved dogs are welcome on a 6 ft lead. |
| Sponsorship amount: | The hike goal is $500. There is no minimum required to join the hike, but if every hiker strives $250 we will easily exceed our goal. |
| Free shirt: | Hikers who raise $250 or more will receive a free HIKE for Mental Health quick-dry hiking shirt. |
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Trail Map
Every HIKE for Mental Health is an opportunity to:
- get away from the hustle and bustle of work-a-day life and enjoy the beauty of Nature
- renew old friendships and make new ones
- have a great time hiking with a good group of people
- stand up against the stigma of mental illness
- discover your new favorite get-away
- raise money for a great cause
Come on out and join us!
Goal is $500
$0 donated
Questions
If you have any questions or ideas, please contact us.
We are glad to talk with you about your hike and how you can help HIKE for Mental Health.
We hope you will make HIKE for Mental Health a part of your hike.
