Macomb Orchard — paved Richmond return
Michigan · Rail-trail
From Water/Parker trailhead join the paved Macomb Orchard main trail west for up to two miles and retrace. Walk road crossings and stop before barriers. The western Shelby Township water-main closure and any road detour are outside this short Richmond outing.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Richmond · Michigan
- Ride length
- Up to 4 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Asphalt/concrete former-rail shared-use trail
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Township describes a relatively flat rail course; crossings, ramps and exposed countryside remain.
- Starting location
- Macomb Orchard Trail public trailhead park at Water Street and Parker Street, Richmond, MI
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Named mapped trail/park reference, not the exact selected public entrance, parking lot or driving route. Use the separate written public start.
Macomb Orchard — paved Richmond return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-22. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Macomb Orchard Trail public trailhead park at Water Street and Parker Street, Richmond, MI.
Fresh indexed township access directions identify the trailhead park at Water/Parker with gazebo, restrooms and picnic facilities. Use signed ordinary public visitor parking; direct township retrieval denied access, so no current stall availability or facility inspection is claimed.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 4 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: From Water/Parker trailhead join the paved Macomb Orchard main trail west for up to two miles and retrace. Walk road crossings and stop before barriers. The western Shelby Township water-main closure and any road detour are outside this short Richmond outing.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Asphalt/concrete former-rail shared-use trail. Township describes a relatively flat rail course; crossings, ramps and exposed countryside remain.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-22. Current county page confirms asphalt/concrete and biking, and retains Dequindre–24 Mile water-main work. July 20–22 vegetation work dates do not prove a present closure or reopening. County permits class 1/2 e-bikes but excludes class 3 and electric motorcycles; follow the current posted rule. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.