Riverbend Preserve – Clinton, MI
Overview
A peaceful walk to the River Raisin through a wetland habitat. This preserve is a great place to look for birds, turtles, and muskrats.
The observation deck provides a great place to sit back and take in the sounds of nature.
RATING
- Scenery – 3
- Trail Condition – 3
- Quiet/Solitude – 5
- Difficulty – 1
- Overall – 3
Gallery
The Walk
This park is a great place to take your children to explore the wet grassland riparian area along the slow-moving River Raisin. The walk is easy and it is not too far to the river banks from the parking lot. Fans of trains will get a great kick out of seeing the remnants of the abandoned rail line where it crosses the river.
A wide variety of birds, turtles, and river animals inhabit the area.
Where is this?
Facts
| Address | 12639 Allen Road, Clinton, MI |
| Size | 58 Acres |
| Trail Length | 1 Mile Loop |
| Highlights | Remnants of a railroad trestle that was part of the Clinton Branch of the Michigan Southern Railroad |
| Access | Unpaved Parking Lot |
| Amenities | None |
| Fees | none |
| Accessibility | The trail is well mowed, but not improved |
| Website | https://www.washtenaw.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Riverbend-Preserve-22 |
| Map | https://www.washtenaw.org/DocumentCenter/View/1322/Riverbend-Preserve-Trail-Map-PDF |
| Best time to visit | Spring and Summer |
