The Waterloo Recreation Area, located in Chelsea, is a popular riding destination with approximately 21 miles of heavily wooded trails open to hiking and horseback riding. There are four trail loops of varying lengths including a 5-mile loop, a 12-mile loop, a 14-mile loop and a 3-mile kids loop for beginner riders

. Rocks and hills are a plenty along the trails, as are sandy, rolling hills, grassy fields and large hardwood forests. There are many destinations to visit as you traverse along the trails following the directional signage. Trail destinations include the switchbacks, picnic areas at creek crossing and the pine stand as well as the lake overlook on the kids loop which connects to the Equestrian Campground also known as the horsemen's campground.

Waterloo has two staging areas for day use visitors, one is located at the horsemen’s campground on the east side of the park and the other is on Maute Road centrally located on the trail system. The staging area near the campground has a gorgeous pavilion for gatherings or picnics, a mounting block, vault toilets and a hand pump for water. The smaller Maute Road staging area has mounting blocks and a vault toilet.

Waterloo-Equestrian Trails

Michigan's 103rd state park includes 717 acres of land in Norvell Township, Jackson County and 405 acres of land in Manchester Township.

The park offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, such as hiking, bird watching, and upland hunting. The property includes a 4.5-mile former rail corridor that traverses the property from east to west. The trail links state and county parcels and has the potential to be developed into a non-motorized multi-use trail, well-suited for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians.

The park is located 15 miles from Jackson and 25 miles from Ann Arbor.

Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve

Lillie Park includes:
- A lake
- 2 ponds, 
- Boardwalk
- 5 grass sports fields 
-Asphalt, wood-chip & limestone trails

Lillie Park South

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