Clinton-Kalamazoo Canal
The remains of a failed canal, historically known as "Mason's Folly," intended to connect Lake St. Clair with Lake Michigan.

πŸ“œ Partially completed canal in Michigan, abandoned after financial troubles.
πŸ” Known as 'Mason's Folly', it was intended to connect Lake St. Clair with Lake Michigan.

Why Go

🚢 Explore historical remnants of a 19th-century engineering project
🌳 Walk or bike along preserved sections like the Clinton-Kalamazoo Trail
🏞️ Visit Yates Park to see aqueduct remains and a historical marker
πŸ¦… Observe wildlife, including Great Blue Heron nests, along the trail

Tips

πŸ“ Canal remnants are visible in Rochester Hills, Shelby Township, Utica, and Clinton Township.
πŸ—ΊοΈ Yates Park (Rochester Hills) and Canal Park (Clinton Township) are key viewing spots.
🚴 River Bends Park offers trails running along the canal.

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