The Paint Creek Trail, connecting the communities of Rochester, Rochester Hills, Oakland Township, Orion Township and the Village of Lake Orion, offers 8.9 miles of adventures through fields, woodlands, prairies, and marshes.  Paint Creek Trail is a vital part of the recreation available in northeastern Oakland County, not only linking parkland and facilites, but also for use as a recreation resource itself.  The trail is used year-round by walkers, joggers, hikers, bicyclists, equestrians, and cross-country skiers. 

The Clinton River Trail roughly parallels and frequently crosses the Clinton River and travels nearly 16 miles through Rochester, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills, Pontiac, and Sylvan Lake.  The 4.5-mile portion of the trail running through Rochester Hills bisects the city from the southwest to the northeast along a former railroad right-of-way.  The habitat along this portion of the trail is unique in its diversity and creates many opportunities to view and enjoy a host of wildlife species.