Name: Proud Lake Recreation Area Hike (Oakland County)
Start: 2026-09-26T13:30:00.000Z
Location: Proud Lake Recreation Area

Lets Join Leelanau Energy in Celebrating the Power of the Sun. Sun Day is held on or around the fall Equinox (September 22, 2026) of each year. The Sun Day Action Team has selected Sunday, September 20th for the local celebration to be held in Suttons Bay, Leelanau County, Michigan. Well known Videographer, Educator, and Environmental Advocate, Peter Sinclair, will speak at the Friendship Community Center at 1 PM. At the conclusion of the presentation, 2 sites within walking distance, will be available for a solar tour. Inland Seas Educational Association and a residential site off Adam Street. Free Event sponsored by Leelanau Energy.

On Tuesday, September 22, from 4: 30-6:00 PM, there will be a Family Solar Play Date at the Elmwood Township Park Playground & Pavilion. Solar -powered activities for children. Materials and snacks provided. Families are encourage bring a picnic supper and hang out.

More information and details : https://leelanauenergy.org/sunday-2026

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Join us for 4.5-mile hike at Proud Lake Recreation Area! Nestled along the banks of the Huron River, this park features woodlands, wetlands, and riverbanks, offering diverse natural beauty and a serene environment. The trail presents a mix of gentle hills and flat terrain, making it an enjoyable challenge for both novice and experienced hikers.

The Huron River is the park’s central feature, flowing for over 130 miles from its headwaters in the Huron Swamp to its endpoint in Lake Erie. As you hike, you’ll follow sections of the river, which provide not only a peaceful ambiance but also a rich habitat for local wildlife. Proud Lake’s connection to the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a New Deal-era program from the 1930s, is evident throughout the park. The CCC was instrumental in developing trails, campsites, cabins, pine plantations, and picnic areas that remain integral parts of the recreation area today.

We’ll hike from **9:30 a.m. to about noon**.

**Sierra Club Registration Link:**
[https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001d28VZIAY](https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001d28VZIAY&_gl=1*17cctty*_gcl_dc*R0NMLjE3NzcyMTA5NzYuZWQ1YWMyZWQ4MzVmMTc5Njc2MmRhYjAzOTUwYTQ2M2M.*_gcl_au*MjYyNjg4OTEwLjE3NzI2NzQ1OTEuNjg5NjAwMTAuMTc3NzIyODc1NS4xNzc3MjI5NTcy*_ga*MTU4NTgwNDg2LjE3MjQ4MDI1NzA.*_ga_41DQ5KQCWV*czE3NzcyMjgzOTkkbzcyOCRnMSR0MTc3NzIyOTkzOSRqNTUkbDAkaDA.)
Registering via the Sierra Club Portal helps streamline paperwork for our volunteer outings leaders and saves some trees too!

**Meeting Time and Location:**
Meet at 9:15 a.m. at Proud Lake Recreation Area, 3500 Wixom Road, Commerce Charter Township, MI 48382, at the trailhead parking area off the main entrance on Wixom Road, just beyond the park headquarters (east of Wixom Road and south of Sleeth Road).

**Hike Leader:**
For questions, please email [sierra.club.semg@gmail.com](mailto:sierra.club.semg@gmail.com).

**Participation Details:**
For all our hikes, please remember to bring comfortable hiking shoes, a water bottle, food, and seasonally appropriate clothing. To help prevent tick bites, wear light-colored clothing so ticks are easier to spot, and consider long sleeves and long pants when hiking in grassy or wooded areas. After returning home, check your body, clothing, and pets for ticks, shower soon after coming indoors, and wash and dry your clothes on high heat, which can help kill any ticks that may be present.

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.

All hikes are free and open to everyone, but donations are gratefully accepted. Donations from our outing program support both our outings program and conservation projects at the places where we hike, such as a pollinator planting we are supporting at Independence Oaks in Oakland County. Donations may be made online at: [https://givebutter.com/FKX](http://givebutter.com/FKX)

As a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization, donations allow us to lobby and sometimes litigate for environmental protections. This tax status gives us a broader ability to enact change, but it also means that gifts to the Sierra Club are not tax deductible. Whether you’re able to give or not, everyone is welcome on our hikes, and your support in any form is appreciated.

**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.

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.

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