# Huron Meadows Metropark: Buck's Run Machine-Made Snow XC Ski Loop > Place to go for families in the Detroit–Warren–Dearborn area (MI). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Mon–Fri Noon–7:45 PM, Sat–Sun 9:00 AM–7:45 PM (lighted evening skiing until 8:00 PM… - Where: Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116 - Ages: Ages 5+; youth and adult cross-country ski equipment rentals available on-site; flat beginner tracks alongside groomed skate lanes - Price: $5 daily Buck's Run trail pass; $15 youth / $20 adult full equipment rental package; $10 vehicle entry (or Metroparks annual pass) - Schedule: Mon–Fri Noon–7:45 PM, Sat–Sun 9:00 AM–7:45 PM (lighted evening skiing until 8:00 PM; late December through February) - Organizer: Huron-Clinton Metroparks - Official page: https://www.metroparks.com - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/huron-meadows-metropark-buck-s-run-machine-made-snow-xc-ski-loop--listing-b69aab7d0c1789221856604a ## About 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. 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