Repair Station

These trailhead kiosks are set in concrete pads enabling greater access to park and trail information. The associated bicycle repair stations can double as wheelchair repair stations.

Activity Center

The Hudson Mills Metropark Activity Center celebrates the many habitats and wildlife found within the park, including the Huron River and its tributaries, vernal pools, upland forest, and the tamarack swamp. Educational programs and activities allow you to interact with nature and learn about the world around us in fun new ways.

Click here to learn more about the activity center.

Basketball

Stop by Hudson Mills Metropark and find your new favorite place to play. With a basketball court, four softball fields, numerous soccer fields and volleyball courts, there’s something here for everyone. Shuffleboard courts are also available near the Activity Center with equipment rentals available spring through fall. To reserve call the Hudson Mills Metropark Office at (734) 426-8211. 

When not reserved, the field is open for informal use. 

Biking

Cruise along two 10-foot-wide, paved paths here at Hudson Mills Metropark. These paths are perfect for a day of biking. Hop on the 3-mile loop trail within the park or get on the Border to Border Trail (B2B), part of Michigan’s Iron Belle Trail, and bike to Mill Creek Park in downtown Dexter for a 4.75 one-way trip. Continue through Dexter to make the connection to Dexter-Huron Metropark to make this trip a 7-mile one-way trip. Pets on a six-foot leash are permitted on the paved trails. 

Bike Rental

Bike rental is available at the Hudson Mills Metropark Activity Center, seven days a week.  

Hours of Operation 

• Closed for the season.

Rates

• $15 for two-hour rental
• $5 each additional hour 

A driver’s license is required for all rentals. Bikes must stay on paved trails at all times. Bring your own helmet. 

Camping

Group Camp

Bring your organized youth or scout group over to Hudson Mills Metropark for year-round overnight and day camping. Camping permits are required. To learn more about group camp or to reserve your space, call the Hudson Mills Metropark Office at (734) 426-8211.  

Rates  

• Permit: $35 for 1st night ($15/night after) 
• Camporees/Jamborees per Troop/Group – $40 
• Firewood: $25 (approximately half a cord)

Canoe Camp

For overnight paddling adventures, camp sites near the river are available for paddlers on the Huron River Water Trail. You must enter and exit camp by canoe. No vehicle parking. Please call the Hudson Mills Metropark Office at (734) 426-8211 to learn more and reserve. 

Skip’s Huron River Canoe Livery

Canoe, kayak and tubing trips, starting at either Hudson Mills or Dexter-Huron Metropark and ending at Delhi Metropark, can be arranged from Skip’s Huron River Canoe Livery in Delhi Metropark. The canoe livery is open daily from May through Labor Day, weather and river conditions permitting.

Click here to learn more and reserve online.

Canoeing & Kayaking

Enjoy a canoe excursion to Hudson Mills Metropark within a state-designated Natural Rivers Area. The smooth, tranquil waters of the Huron River make this an excellent location for all skill levels. The Huron River has been designated as the 18th trail of the National Water Trail System, joining a network of exemplary water trails from Puget Sound to the Hudson River. 

Launch your canoe or kayak from Rapids View within the park and travel downstream to Dexter-Huron or Delhi Metropark.

Camp sites near the river are available for paddlers on the Huron River Water Trail. To learn more and reserve, please call the Hudson Mills Metropark Office at (734) 426-8211. 

Cross-Country Skiing

Click here for winter closures, conditions and grooming updates.

Fasten your skis and enjoy some cross-country skiing on 6-miles of groomed trails at Hudson Mills Metropark. Trails are groomed for classical skiing only, weather permitting. The course has varied terrain and accommodates all skill levels. The Activity Center features a heated lounge, vending machines and public restrooms. Dogs are not allowed on ski trails. 

Disc Golf

Pack up your discs and come out to Hudson Mills Metropark to play our two 24-hole disc golf courses. Our courses are recognized as some of the best in the state and are perfect for players of all skill levels.  Disc golf is open when the park is open, courses are not lit at night.

Original Course

The Original Course is slightly hilly with a mixture of open and tight wooded fairways.

Monster Course

The Monster Course is similar but significantly longer.  

Rates 

An Annual Bag Tag, which gives unlimited play at all Metroparks courses, or a daily wristband is required to play. Annual Bag Tags are valid for the disc golf courses at Hudson Mills, Kensington, Stony Creek, and Willow Metroparks.

Disc rentals are available at the Activity Center. 

Fishing

Bring your fishing rod and tackle box and cast your line into the Huron River. Common catches include smallmouth and largemouth bass. Fly fishing and shoreline fishing available. 

A valid Michigan Fishing License or Sportsperson’s License is required for all anglers age 17 and up. 

Click here to view the Eat Safe Fish Guides from MDHHS.

Golf

Stop by for a round on our 6,560-yard, par-71 course. Known for its quick greens and wooded back-to-back par-5s on the back nine, this course will keep you on your toes. Enjoy the abundant wildlife as you play this scenic course.  

Food and beverages are available. Senior rates are available for guests age 55 and older. Junior rates are available for guests age 20 and younger. Tee times can be made up to 10 days in advance. An accessible golf cart is available for use at each golf course, please call 24 hours in advance to reserve. Hudson Mills Metropark golf course is one of eight Huron-Clinton Metropark courses in Southeast Michigan.

Click here to learn more or book a tee time.

Hiking

Hike-Bike Trail

The 3-mile paved Hike-Bike Trail is a loop within the park and provides beautiful views of the Huron River, nature and the park.  Enjoy a walk in any season.  In the winter, the trail is cleared and salted.  Pets are permitted on a six-foot leash. 

Nature Trail

ACORN TRAIL – 2 MILES

The Acorn Nature Trail leads hikers along bushy areas near the Huron River and through densely wooded areas laden with flowering dogwood trees in the spring. This nature trail provides visitors with an opportunity to observe wildlife and plants in their various habitats. Meander the trails to find spring wildflowers, like spring beauty, carpeting the forest floor, or be in search of birds, such as the pileated woodpecker, ducking in and out of the trees. Come back in winter to enjoy the crisp, fresh air as you discover tracks in the freshly fallen snow. Traverse the two-mile compacted gravel trail with minimal elevation changes year-round.

Click here to view Acorn Trail Guide.

Know before you go: Occasionally woodland trails may be blocked with debris such as fallen tree limbs. Nature trails are not cleared or salted in the winter and may be snow-covered, slippery or muddy. Pets, bicycles and running are not permitted on the nature trails.

Picnicking 

Stake out a shady spot and enjoy lunch at Hudson Mills Metropark with family and friends. Three picnic shelter areas, grills and comfort stations are available for your next family reunion or special event.   

Picnic Shelters  

Reunions, graduations, anniversaries, birthdays and any other way your family gets together – make your event more eventful with the Metroparks! We have picnic shelters available at Hudson Mills Metropark for all your event and gathering needs. They come in a wide range of sizes and locations within the parks. Some are conveniently located near park amenities like playgrounds and sports fields to add even more fun to your event – while others are more secluded for a more intimate event. 

Our locations allow you to bring your own food or catering, add bounce houses, music and so much more.

Save some money – we’re offering weekday rentals at half price. Prices are already reflected online in our online booking tool.  

• All groups, regardless of size, are encouraged to pre-register to use a picnic shelter. Groups of 50 or more, those bringing in special equipment or hosting a special event are required to make reservations in advance.  
• Any vehicle driving off-road must obtain an off-road permit from the Hudson Mills Metropark Office on the day of the picnic.  
• Park entry fees are not included in the shelter reservation fee. 

Click here to explore and reserve picnic shelters. 

Playground 

Come out and have a blast on our large playscape, located near the Activity Center. It features a climbing wall, swings, a slide and lots of things to climb. 

Soccer

Stop by Hudson Mills Metropark and find your new favorite place to play. With a basketball court, four softball fields, numerous soccer fields and volleyball courts, there’s something here for everyone. Shuffleboard courts are also available near the Activity Center with equipment rentals available spring through fall. To reserve call the Hudson Mills Metropark Office at (734) 426-8211. 

When not reserved, the field is open for informal use. 

Softball

Stop by Hudson Mills Metropark and find your new favorite place to play. With a basketball court, four softball fields, numerous soccer fields and volleyball courts, there’s something here for everyone. Shuffleboard courts are also available near the Activity Center with equipment rentals available spring through fall. To reserve call the Hudson Mills Metropark Office at (734) 426-8211. 

When not reserved, the field is open for informal use. 

Shuffleboard

Stop by Hudson Mills Metropark and find your new favorite place to play. With a basketball court, four softball fields, numerous soccer fields and volleyball courts, there’s something here for everyone. Shuffleboard courts are also available near the Activity Center with equipment rentals available spring through fall. To reserve call the Hudson Mills Metropark Office at (734) 426-8211. 

Volleyball

Stop by Hudson Mills Metropark and find your new favorite place to play. With a basketball court, four softball fields, numerous soccer fields and volleyball courts, there’s something here for everyone. Shuffleboard courts are also available near the Activity Center with equipment rentals available spring through fall. To reserve call the Hudson Mills Metropark Office at (734) 426-8211. 

When not reserved, the field is open for informal use.