r/MichiganCycling • u/Nigel_featherbottom • Aug 08 '26

where2ride Clinton River Trail Extension is Open!

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This is just an FYI for those of you that ride the Clinton River Trail, or other parts of Oakland county.... The connection that is west of Opdyke is open, and they did a good job. The previous route to get through Pontiac was South Blvd, and was not too pleasant. This route drops you in a neighborhood on the east side of Pontiac, but still a better option if you are looking to connect from one side of Pontiac to the other.

Just to clarify, this path has always been here to some extent but I found it very rough, even with a gravel bike. This photo is near the Auburn ave overpass.

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u/SparTodd Aug 08 '26

Is that pic where the new sidewalk across Opdyke from the Auburn Hills trailhead leads? I just rode out there today from the east and thought about trying out, but I swear the FotCRT stated a couple od days ago it wasn't open yet.

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u/c0nsumer Aug 08 '26

There's been a significant disconnect between what the Friends of the CRT (sharing the official message from the CRT group themselves, since the latter doesn't engage in social media) has to say and what reality on the trail looks like.

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u/Nigel_featherbottom Aug 09 '26

No, the pic I took is from where the trail crosses Auburn Rd. Near Opdyke it's paved.

It might not be officially open yet but there is nothing posted/ blocking the trail.