Category: Trails
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Point Abbaye Natural Area
Read more: Point Abbaye Natural AreaPoint Abbaye is a rugged, remote peninsula in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula that juts out into Lake Superior, separating the Keweenaw Bay from the Huron Bay. As a scenic county park and protected natural area, it offers dramatic, panoramic views of the open lake, the Huron Islands, and the distant Keweenaw Peninsula. The landscape is defined…
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Peninsula Point Hiking Trail
Read more: Peninsula Point Hiking TrailWhen you are on this hiking trail, you get to see the old lighthouse, fantastic views of the lake, incredible sunsets, and get a chance to find fossils just off the path. The Peninsula Point Interpretive Trail is an easy, roughly 1.5- to 1.8-mile loop located at the southern tip of the Stonington Peninsula within…
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Deer Marsh Trail
Read more: Deer Marsh TrailAddress: 46°24’13.5″N 88°43’22.5″W Ottawa National Forest (Kenton Ranger District) Countie(s) trail is located in: Iron Trail Type(s): Hiking Trail Measurement: Roughly 3 miles (5.0 km) loopTrail Difficulty: Easy to intermediate (or medium), featuring rolling, sandy terrain with a small degree of difficulty. About half a mile of the path has added gravel.Ecosystem & Scenery: Takes…
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Big Spring North
Read more: Big Spring NorthThe Big Spring North Trailhead serves as a quiet access point to the non-motorized trail systems within the Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It connects outdoor enthusiasts to tranquil northwoods landscapes featuring dense pine stands, mixed hardwoods, and delicate wetland ecosystems. I myself never traveled down this trail, but here are a few…
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Anderson Lake Pathway
Read more: Anderson Lake PathwayThe Anderson Lake Pathway is a 6-mile non-motorized trail system located about 5 miles southwest of Gwinn, Michigan. Managed as part of the state forest, the pathway features three interconnected loops ranging from 2.5 to 4.3 miles that wind through rolling terrain, dense hardwood, and conifer forests. The trail starts at the Anderson Lake West…
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Agate Falls Scenic Site
Read more: Agate Falls Scenic SiteAgate Falls Scenic Site is a popular 40-foot waterfall along the middle branch of the Ontonagon River in Ontonagon County, Michigan. Note that the site is temporarily closed for essential trestle bridge repairs through November 1, 2026. When open, it features a half-mile trail, a viewing platform, and an adjacent roadside park. You can see…
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Lake Superior Trail
Read more: Lake Superior TrailThe Story of the Lake Superior Trail Imagine yourself stepping onto the rugged and remote Lake Superior Trail, a hidden gem in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Starting near White Pine, Michigan, this 17.1-mile out-and-back trail promises an adventure like no other. Known as the most challenging trail in the park, it beckons backpackers,…
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Escarpment Trail
Read more: Escarpment TrailAddress: N 46° 48′ 9.36″ W 089° 45′ 57.24″Countie(s) trail is located in: GogebicTrail Type(s): Hiking <> Cross Country SkiingTrail Measurement: 8.4 Miles The Story of the Escarpment Trail In the heart of the Porcupine Mountains, nestled in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, lies a trail that many consider the crowning jewel of the Midwest—the Escarpment Trail. This…
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Whitewater Ski Trail
Read more: Whitewater Ski TrailAddress: 46.0272222,-88.7013889 Countie(s) trail is located in: Iron Trail Type(s): Downhill Skiing <> Ski Skating Trail Measurement: The Whitewater Ski Trail is a trail located in Michigan. Glide Through a Winter Paradise on the Whitewater Ski Trail Nestled in the heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the Whitewater Ski Trail system in Iron County is a…