The Clinton River Trail is a 16-mile long, multi-use, recreational trail extending through the communities of Sylvan Lake, Pontiac, Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills and Rochester. The trail provides connections to several other area trails and is a critical part of two cross-state trails: the Iron Belle Trail running from Belle Isle to Ironwood and the Great Lake-to-Lake Trails Route #1 from South Haven to Port Huron. The trail has contributed to the health, vitality, and quality of life in the region since 2004.
The 5 cities own and maintain the Clinton River Trail’s infrastructure. Friends of the Clinton River Trail, a volunteer, nonprofit organization, works with the cities, county, and community to coordinate standards, encourage use, and promote ongoing maintenance and improvements.
The Friends of the Clinton River Trail produce this TRAIL MAP to help you enjoy the trail.
Please join the Friends by adding your name to our mailing list, making a contribution, or both.
The Friends of the Clinton River Trail meet on the last Tuesday of each month at the Auburn Hills Community Center from 7p.m. to 9p.m. Join us!
CAUTION: The Clinton River Trail and Macomb Orchard Trail is closed between Diversion Street and 24 Mile Road in the City of Rochester & Shelby Township through spring 2026. Please follow the detour route and check back for updates.
Part of this closure is due to heavy equipment repairing two washouts that caused major damage to the trail. The City of Rochester, Oakland County, Friends of the Clinton River Trail, and several other entities and contractors are working on repairs.
FCRT hosted a washout info session on September 10th, 2025. View the slides.
Rochester City Council received a presentation on the repair progress on July 14th, 2025. Watch the video, view the slides, or read the press release.