Holly State Recreation Area Hike (Oakland County)
Details
Join us for a 5-mile hike on the Wilderness Trail at Holly State Recreation Area in Oakland County, starting at the Overlook Trailhead. This easy-to-moderate hike takes you through hilly, wooded terrain with scenic views. A porta potty is available at the scenic overlook, accessible at both the beginning and end of the hike. We’ll take water breaks along the way to stay refreshed.
Please register at: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001M2jQcIAJ
Although our hikes are always free, we are happy to accept donations to support the Southeast Michigan Group’s activities as part of our activities and programs. A donation jar will be available at registration if you’d like to help fund our important conservation and advocacy work in Metro Detroit.
Hike Leader:
For questions, please email [sierra.club.semg@gmail.com](mailto:sierra.club.semg@gmail.com).
Meeting Location:
• Time: 9:45 AM to approximately 1:00 PM
• Parking: Park at the Overlook picnic area, coordinates are 42.80883387070028, -83.51342580293377
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 a Michigan State Park, 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.