{"id":40272,"date":"2019-05-15T01:00:55","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T01:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/?p=40272"},"modified":"2019-05-15T01:00:55","modified_gmt":"2019-05-15T01:00:55","slug":"recreation-waterloo-recreation-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/a2michelle.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/recreation-waterloo-recreation-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Can Do in Waterloo Recreation Area"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Header3.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-40322\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40322\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Header3.png\" alt=\"things to do in Waterloo Recreation Area Chelsea Michigan\" width=\"750\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a2michelle.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Header3.png 750w, https:\/\/a2michelle.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Header3-300x158.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.michigandnr.com\/parksandtrails\/details.aspx?id=506&amp;type=SPRK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waterloo Recreation Area<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers more than 20,000 acres of outdoor paradise just minutes from Ann Arbor in Chelsea and is the largest park in the Lower Peninsula. Especially famous for its campgrounds, mountain biking trails and educational opportunities, guests in the park can walk or ride more than 40 miles of multi-use trail, boat and fish, visit the Gerald Eddy Discovery Center, bike the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.michigandnr.com\/ParksandTrails\/Details.aspx?id=379&amp;type=SPTR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DTE Energy Foundation Trail<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, rent kayaks and canoes, play on swimming beaches, camp, hunt, play disc golf, and even ride horses. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directly adjacent to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.michigandnr.com\/parksandtrails\/details.aspx?id=484&amp;type=SPRK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinckney Recreation Area<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the two open spaces offer a combined 31,500 acres of wilderness to explore and it\u2019s all connected by the 36-mile Waterloo-Pinckney Trail! <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn about all the ways you can explore Waterloo, keep reading. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ride horses with <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.horsenaroundstablesatwaterloo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Horse \u2018N Around Stables<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Horse.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-40392\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40392\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Horse.png\" alt=\"things to do in Waterloo Recreation Area Chelsea Michigan\" width=\"750\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a2michelle.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Horse.png 750w, https:\/\/a2michelle.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Horse-300x214.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waterloo Recreation Area offers 18 miles of horseback riding trails accessible to anyone. If you don\u2019t have your own horse, stop by Horse \u2018N Around Stables for guided trail rides, riding lessons and even kid-friendly summer camps! Their trail ride offerings include moonlight rides and special occasion BBQ picnic rides with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotelhickman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel Hickman Chuckwagon BBQ<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; to see all the options, dates and prices, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.horsenaroundstablesatwaterloo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do have your own horse, the park also offers equestrian camping at the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dnr.state.mi.us\/parksandtrails\/Details.aspx?id=236&amp;type=SPCG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waterloo Equestrian-Rustic Campground<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where sites are available on a first come, first served basis. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bike the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/dtetrail.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DTE Energy Foundation Trail<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DTE Energy Foundation Trail is a multi-use trail that loops through Waterloo Recreation Area. Though it\u2019s still being developed and grown\u2014with plenty of help from international mountain biking associations\u2014the trail already offers multiple different loops and more than 10 miles to explore. The planning vision includes five loops with one loop built per year over five years for a total of 25 miles. For more information and updates, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/dtetrail.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/dnr\/0,4570,7-350-79133_79207_81176---,00.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gerald Eddy Discovery Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great way to introduce yourself to our natural surroundings inside Waterloo, The Discovery Center explores the glacial geology of the region, the diverse natural habitats and the many recreation opportunities available in the park and the Chelsea area. Established in 1981, the facility offers educational exhibits, special programs and even year-round events. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play disc golf.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located near Portage Lake\u2014along with a boat launch, the public beach, a concession stand and a campground\u2014you\u2019ll find an 18-hole disc golf course open to the public. Be sure to bring your own frisbees! <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camp overnight. <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Camping.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-40292\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40292\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Camping.png\" alt=\"things to do in Waterloo Recreation Area Chelsea Michigan\" width=\"750\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a2michelle.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Camping.png 750w, https:\/\/a2michelle.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Camping-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the largest park in the Lower Peninsula, Waterloo Recreation Area is one of the most popular places for camping. In total, the park offers nine different campgrounds, which include equestrian camping, modern camping, rustic camping with limited amenities, a group campsite, an accessible and reservable yurt, multiple rustic cabins and a modern cabin. The Sugarloaf Campground even has an ADA accessible playground! To see a full list of campgrounds, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.michigandnr.com\/parksandtrails\/details.aspx?id=506&amp;type=SPRK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go fishing.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a whopping 11 fishing lakes inside the park, this is a popular activity in Waterloo. While doing so, you may catch bass, panfish and pike, but be sure to get your fishing license first! For more information on that, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/dnr\/0,4570,7-350-79119_79146_82448---,00.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a hike. <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A variety of trails are available for hiking, including nature trails at the Discovery Center and the 36-mile Waterloo-Pinckney Trail that traverses from Big Portage Lake to Green Lake and further into Pinckney Recreation Area. Additionally, the new <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/dtetrail.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DTE Energy Foundation Trail<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers more than 10 miles of loops and will soon consist of 25 miles to explore. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch wildlife. <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Waterloo.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-39172\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-39172\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Waterloo.png\" alt=\"Waterloo Recreation Area Chelsea Michigan\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a2michelle.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Waterloo.png 750w, https:\/\/a2michelle.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Waterloo-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most popular activities in Waterloo is viewing sandhill cranes which nest and migrate throughout the region. Directly adjacent to the park on the west side, you\u2019ll find the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haehnlesanctuary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Audubon Sanctuary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a bird sanctuary that consists of more than 1,000 acres and is famous for its sandhill cranes. Also in the park, you may encounter deer, wild turkeys, ducks, coyotes and more. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haehnlesanctuary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Audubon Sanctuary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we mentioned, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haehnlesanctuary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Audubon Sanctuary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an Audubon sanctuary located on the west end of Waterloo. Though outside the park, the sanctuary offers more than 1,000 acres of trails and wildlife observation opportunities. Renowned for its sandhill cranes, a record 8,177 cranes were counted on one fall afternoon as they landed in Mud Lake Marsh. To learn more about visiting the sanctuary, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haehnlesanctuary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kayak on a lake. <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Canoe.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-40302\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40302\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Canoe.png\" alt=\"things to do in Waterloo Recreation Area Chelsea Michigan\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a2michelle.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Canoe.png 750w, https:\/\/a2michelle.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Canoe-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most popular activities in Southeast Michigan, Waterloo offers spectacular settings for still water kayaking. The park\u2019s 11 inland lakes are all available for paddle sports and you can even rent rowboats at the Portage Campground near Portage Lake. Campers can also rent kayaks, canoes and rowboats at Sugarloaf Campground.<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swim at the public beach. <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With 11 inland lakes and the recreation gem that is Portage Lake, Waterloo offers tons of water recreation opportunities. Day-use swimmers should head to the public beach at the Portage Lake Unit, and registered campers can also take a dip at the beach accessible from the Sugarloaf Campground.<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hunt for deer, turkey and small game. <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waterloo Recreation Area is open to hunting for all species following regular state regulations. Opportunities include deer, wild turkey and small game throughout the mix of open brush, open meadows, wetland habitat and mature hardwood forest. Hunters should be aware of private lands, hikers and equestrian trails throughout the open hunting areas; to learn more about the open areas, check out the Mi-HUNT map <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcgi.state.mi.us\/mi-hunt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And to learn about the proper licenses, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/dnr\/0,4570,7-350-79119_79146_82448---,00.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hit the trails for cross-country skiing.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During our snowy months, all the trails within Waterloo are open for cross-country skiers, offering more than 40 miles of ungroomed exploration. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources put together a map of recommended cross-country ski trails, which you can see <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.michigandnr.com\/publications\/pdfs\/RecreationCamping\/waterloo_x-ski.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hike on snowshoes.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Snowshoe.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-40342\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40342\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Snowshoe.png\" alt=\"things to do in Waterloo Recreation Area Chelsea Michigan\" width=\"750\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a2michelle.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Snowshoe.png 750w, https:\/\/a2michelle.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Snowshoe-300x214.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the trails within Waterloo are open to snowshoeing throughout the winter. Though they\u2019re not groomed, this offers more than 40 miles of snowy trekking. To see a list of all the park\u2019s trails, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.michigandnr.com\/parksandtrails\/details.aspx?id=506&amp;type=SPRK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go snowmobiling.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When snow falls, the majority of the park is open to snowmobiling. Check out the snowmobile map <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/documents\/dnr\/waterloo_snomobile_map_267355_7.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see these specific areas. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you love about Waterloo Recreation Area?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you a camper, a horseback rider or a cross-country skier? In the comments below, let us know what you love to do in our region\u2019s largest park! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Waterloo Recreation Area offers more than 20,000 acres of outdoor paradise just minutes from Ann Arbor in Chelsea and is the largest park in the Lower Peninsula. 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