Huron Meadows Metropark: Buck's Run Machine-Made Snow XC Ski Loop
Visit on your scheduleMon–Fri Noon–7:45 PM, Sat–Sun 9:00 AM–7:45 PM (lighted evening skiing until 8:00 PM; late December through February)
Huron Meadows Metropark8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116 · 39.1 mi approx. from DetroitDirections
Ages 5+; youth and adult cross-country ski equipment rentals available on-site; flat beginner tracks alongside groomed skate lanes
From $5$5 daily Buck's Run trail pass; $15 youth / $20 adult full equipment rental package; $10 vehicle entry (or Metroparks annual pass)
About this adventure
Located along the Huron River south of Brighton, Huron Meadows Metropark is home to 'Buck's Run'—Southeast Michigan's only machine-made snow cross-country ski loop. When natural snow is scarce, high-efficiency snowmaking systems coat the 1.5-mile lighted trail with deep, packed snow, guaranteeing prime skiing and skate-ski conditions throughout the winter months. Families can rent classic or skate-style cross-country skis, boots, and poles in both child and adult sizes at the Golf Starter Building. The groomed loop features dual parallel classic tracks alongside a wide skate-ski lane with gentle, rolling terrain suitable for beginners. Evening ski sessions are illuminated by trail lights until 8:00 PM, and a heated clubhouse provides a cozy space to lace boots and sip hot beverages.
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