Michigan has no shortage of outdoor activities and is blessed to have seemingly endless hiking trails throughout the state! Here are my top 10 picks for the most scenic trails to enjoy when exploring the great outdoors!
0:00 Intro
0:49 Au Sable River Trail
2:13 Grand River Trail
2:44 Great Warren Dunes Trail
3:28 Potawatomi, Algonquin and Chippewa Trails
4:07 Port Crescent Trail
5:03 Big Carp River Trail
5:59 Pyramid Point Trail
6:53 Lakeshore North Country Trail
7:36 Greenstone Ridge Trail
8:47 Iron Belle Trail
9:44 Bonus
11:22 Outro
10. Au Sable River Trail
Hartwick Pines State Park
Grayling, MI
Difficulty Rating: Moderate
Length: 3.9 Miles
Type: Loop
Highlights: Old growth pine forest, river, dog friendly, historical
Park Amenities: Camping, paddlesports, fishing, mountain biking, cross-country skiing
For info visit www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksand...
9. Grand River Trail
William Burchfield Park
Holt, MI
Difficulty Rating: Easy
Length: 4 Miles
Type: Loop
Highlights: Hardwood forest, river, wetlands, century-old farms
Park Amenities: Paddlesports, swimming, biking, cross-country skiing, sledding, snowshoeing
For info visit pk.ingham.org/
8. Great Warren Dunes Trail
Warren Dunes State Park
Sawyer, MI
Difficulty Rating: Moderate
Length: 4.9 Miles
Type: Loop
Highlights: Hardwood forest, sand dunes, Lake Michigan, dog friendly
Park Amenities: Camping, paddlesports, fishing, mountain biking, cross-country skiing
For info visit www2.dnr.state.mi.us/Parksand...
7. Potawatomi, Algonquin and Chippewa Trails
Negwegon State Park
Harrisville, MI
Difficulty Rating: Easy
Length: 5 Miles
Type: Loop
Highlights: Hardwood forest, Lake Michigan, dog friendly, rustic
Park Amenities: Camping, paddlesports, fishing, hunting, cross-country skiing
For info visit www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksand...
6. Port Crescent Trail
Port Crescent State Park
Port Austin, MI
Difficulty Rating: Easy
Length: 2.5 Miles
Type: Loop
Highlights: Sand dunes, Saginaw Bay, dog friendly
Park Amenities: Dark sky preserve, boat launch, paddlesports, fishing, cross-country skiing
For info visit www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksand...
5. Big Carp River Trail
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
Ontonagon, MI
Difficulty Rating: Hard
Length: 9.6 Miles
Type: Out & Back
Highlights: 35,000 acre old-growth forest, waterfalls, Presque Isle River, Lake Superior, backpacking, rustic camping, dog friendly
Park Amenities: Cabins, paddlesports, fishing, hunting, downhill skiing, snowmobiling, winter camping
*for additional scenery continue along the Escarpment Trail for views of Lake of the Clouds, or along North Mirror Lake Trail leading to Mirror Lake
For info visit www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksand...
4. Pyramid Point Trail
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Empire, MI
Difficulty Rating: Moderate
Length: 1.0 Mile
Type: Out & Back
Highlights: Sand dunes, Lake Michigan, family friendly
Park Amenities: Over 100 miles of trails, camping, paddlesports, fishing
For info visit www.nps.gov/slbe/index.htm
3. Lakeshore North Country Trail
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Grand Marias, MI to Munising, MI
Difficulty Rating: Moderate
Length: 42.0 Miles
Type: Point to Point
Highlights: Sand dunes, steep cliffs, waterfalls, rivers, Lake Superior, densely wooded, 2,000 ft elevation gain, backpacking, rustic camping, NOT dog friendly
Park Amenities: Camping, fishing, commercial tours, paddlesports, historical, 4-season outdoor opportunities
For info visit www.alltrails.com/trail/us/mi...
2. Greenstone Ridge Trail
Isle Royale National Park
Windigo, MI to Rock Harbor, MI
Difficulty Rating: Hard
Length: 43.0 Miles
Type: Point to Point
Highlights: Lake Superior, densely wooded, 5,000 ft elevation gain, backpacking, primitive camping
Park Amenities: Lodging, guided boat tours, fishing, paddlesports, scuba diving
For info visit www.nps.gov/isro/index.htm
1. Iron Belle Trail
Michigan
Ironwood, MI to Detroit, MI
Difficulty Rating: Varies
Length: 1,250 Miles (hiking) / 770 Miles (biking)
Type: Point to Point
Highlights: Spans 48 counties, various terrains & surface types, crosses Straits of Mackinac, still in development
Amenities: Crosses through numerous cities with all amenities
For info visit www.michigan.gov/dnr/places/s...
BONUS
North Country National Scenic Trail
North Dakota to Vermont
Difficulty Rating: Hard
Length: 4,800 Miles
Type: Point to Point
Highlights: Spans 8 states, various terrains and surface types, waterfalls, mountains, backpacking, camping & more
Amenities: Crosses through numerous states/cities with all amenities
For info visit northcountrytrail.org/
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29 июн 2024
