Bittersweet Trail - 1.5 km (1 hour) easy
This trail travels through mature oak and pine forest along the Ausable River. 11 interpretive stops describe the various park mammals. Since many of these creatures are nocturnal, the best time to take this walk is in the early morning or evening.

Carolinian Trail - 1.8 km (1 hour) easy
This trail is located in a rich forest dominated by southern plants and animals that are at the northern extent of their range. Stairways, benches and viewing platforms make nature observing an enjoyable experience.

Cedar Trail - 2.3 km (1 hour) easy
Journey through one of the rarest of North American habitats, Oak Savanna. A 1 km trail extension also provides the user with access to the shore of Lake Huron. All but the extension is wheelchair accessible. Cedar Trail is open year round.

Heritage Trail - 2.5 km (1hour) easy
Meandering through the rare Oak Savanna habitat, this trail was the site of a prescribed burn in 1990. The .6 km extension leads to a viewing platform and canoe dock on the Old Ausable Channel. The trail features 12 interpretive stops which highlight some of the history of the park.

Hickory Trail - 1 km (45 minutes) easy
The Hickory Trail leads you along the Ausable River. Watch for the ragged bark of the Shagbark Hickories and the seedpods of Bladdernut as you examine the rich diversity of plants along this trail.

Lookout Trail - 1 km (45 minutes) easy
Travel to the top of the largest sand dune in the park. Bring binoculars to enjoy a spectacular view of the Thedford bog and the surrounding Area. You might also see a soaring turkey vulture. This trail provides an opportunity to reflect on the history of our area.

Nipissing Trail - 2 km (1 hour) moderate
This challenging trail leads you onto Pinery's oldest and largest dune ridge affording a view of most of the park, Lake Huron and adjacent farmland. Observe the dramatic re-growth of plant life that has occurred after the controlled burn of 1993. The trail has some steep grades with wooden stairs. Interpretive panels along the trail explain about oak savanna

Pine Trail - 0.8 km (30 minutes) easy
The dense stand of Red Pines on Pine Trail is the result of a catastrophic fire in the late 1800s. This section of forest is very different from the oak savanna found throughout most of the park. Interpretive panels explain the difference between the red pine forest and the oak savanna. This trail is open year round.

Riverside Trail - 1 km (45 minutes) easy
Passing from dry upland oak/pine forests onto the Ausable River floodplain this trail is home to a diverse variety of plants and animals. Benches and viewing platforms make this trail ideal for nature watching.

Wilderness Trail - 3 km (1.5 hours) easy
Pinery's longest trail takes the visitor through some of the park's oldest forest growth. The path wanders through a Red Pine and mixed oak-pine forest to the shore of Lake Huron.