Detroit Heritage River Water Trail Terrain360 Map Collection

Explore the Detroit River

The Detroit Heritage River Water Trail is one of Michigan’s most dynamic and diverse water trails, traveling past the urban areas of downtown Detroit and the serene areas of the International Wildlife Refuge. The water trail is organized into four distinct paddling segments.

Grosse Ile Canal (3.41 mi)

42.169182, -83.142403
Grosse Ile Canal scene image looking forward

Grosse Ile East (10.94 mi)

42.18419, -83.142522
Grosse Ile East scene image looking forward

Grosse Ile West (4.38 mi)

42.127923, -83.172693
Grosse Ile West scene image looking forward

Fox Canal (0.19 mi)

42.360162, -82.933122
Fox Canal scene image looking forward

Fox Creek Canal (0.51 mi)

42.356618, -82.935792
Fox Creek Canal scene image looking forward

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Detroit River

The Belle Isle/Detroit segment travels around Historic Belle Isle, providing great views of the island (including the historic Detroit Yacht Club), the Detroit skyline and Canada. This 7-mile trail segment also provides a great opportunity to observe freighters from the water.