# Waterloo-Pinckney Trail, United States: what it is and when to go

> Waterloo-Pinckney Trail is a recreational trail in Michigan, United States. Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/waterloo-pinckney-hiking-trail/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Recreational trail in Michigan, United States · Hiking
- **Where:** United States
- **Best time:** April to October.
- **Nearest airport:** ORD Chicago, 316 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [www2.dnr.state.mi.us](https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/publications/pdfs/RecreationCamping/Waterloo_pinckney_trail_waterloo.pdf)
- **Trail network:** Regional
- **Run by:** Michigan DNR
- **Coordinates:** 42.3585, -84.10442

## What it is and where

Waterloo-Pinckney Trail is a recreational trail in Michigan, United States. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Its coordinates are 42.3585, -84.10442; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 316 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=42.3585%2C-84.104418)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.3585%2C-84.104418)

- **Trail network:** Regional
- **Run by:** Michigan DNR

It is one of the [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/senderismo/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Waterloo-Pinckney Trail is **April to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 14 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 21 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 39 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 10 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 25 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 05 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 48 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 43 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 16 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 49 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 32 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 55 |

In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Southfork Rustic Cabin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/southfork-rustic-cabin/): Hiking · 6.3 km
- [Portage Lake Observatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/portage-lake-observatory/): Observatory · 16 km
- [Erratic Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/erratic-brewing-company/): Brewery · 18 km
- [Dexter Winter Farmers Market](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/dexter-winter-farmers-market/): Farmers' market in Dexter, Michigan, USA · 18 km
- [River Raisin Distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/river-raisin-distillery/): Distillery · 24 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: Hiking

- [Appalachian Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/appalachian-trail/): 2,198.4-mile (3,538 km) trail going through fourteen US states managed by the National Park Service
- [Pacific Crest Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pacific-crest-trail-2/): long-distance hiking and equestrian trail in the USA
- [Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ala-kahakai-national-historic-trail/): historic Place in Hawaii County, Hawaii
- [Hager Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hager-mountain/): mountain in Oregon, United States of America
- [North Country Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/north-country-national-scenic-trail-ny/): long-distance hiking trail in the United States
- [American Discovery Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/adt-maryland-seg-3/): long-distance hiking and biking trail across the United States

Every United States place under Hiking, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/senderismo/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Waterloo-Pinckney Trail?

It is a recreational trail in Michigan, United States. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Waterloo-Pinckney Trail?

April to October. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55.

### How do you get to Waterloo-Pinckney Trail?

The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 316 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.3585%2C-84.104418) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Southfork Rustic Cabin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/southfork-rustic-cabin/), [Portage Lake Observatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/portage-lake-observatory/), [Erratic Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/erratic-brewing-company/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/14293308), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7974202), CC0. More about Waterloo-Pinckney Trail on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterloo-Pinckney_Trail). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

