Fox River Pathway

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Countie(s) trail is located in: Alger
Trail Type(s): Camping <> Hiking <> Road Biking
Trail Measurement: 27.5 Miles

Trail Distance:

27.5 Miles

Directions:

Pathway Directions to Trailhead: Kingston Lake SF Campground (H-58 or Kingston Lake Rd); Seney Township Campground (5 miles N of Seney on Co Rd 450)

The Fox River Pathway is a remote, 27-31 mile point-to-point hiking trail in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Trail Route and Basics

• Length: About 27 to 31 miles.
• Direction: Point-to-point trail.
• Endpoints: Runs from near Seney Township Park north to Kingston Lake State Forest Campground, close to Lake Superior.
• Camping: Passes rustic spots like the Fox River State Forest Campground.

The Hemingway Connection

• The River: The trail follows the Fox River. This river is a clear, natural stream known for wild brook trout.
• Famous Author: Famed author Ernest Hemingway fished this river. His trip inspired his famous short story, “Big Two-Hearted River”.

Trail Conditions

• Difficulty: Best for experienced hikers who know how to navigate with a map and compass.
• Maintenance: Parts of the trail are overgrown and have fallen trees. Other parts use sandy dirt roads.
• Challenges: Expect many mosquitoes during warm months, plus remote camping with few services.

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References and More Info

• UP Trails
• Compass Latitude: 46°23’59.5″N
• Compass Longitude: 86°01’50.5″W
• Numeric Latitude: 46.39985
• Numeric Longitude: -86.03069
• Elevation in Feet: 730 to 942
• Elevation in Meters: 223 to 287
• Trail Measurement: 27.5 Miles

Trailheads

1. Southern Trailhead (Seney, MI Entrance)

This endpoint is located just north of the town of Seney along the Fox River.

• Approximate Address: Fox River Road (County Road 450), Seney, MI 49883
• Digital Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): 46.39985, -86.03069
• Compass Coordinates (Degrees, Minutes, Seconds): 46°23’59.5″N, 86°01’50.5″W

2. Northern Trailhead (Kingston Lake Entrance)

This endpoint sits on the shores of Kingston Lake, just south of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

• Approximate Address: Kingston Lake State Forest Campground, H-58, Shingleton, MI 49884
• Digital Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): 46.60997, -86.22796
• Compass Coordinates (Degrees, Minutes, Seconds): 46°36’35.9″N, 86°13’40.7″W

Trail Overview & Access

If you are planning to navigate or through-hike the pathway, a prominent mid-trail access and parking zone can also be found at the Fox River State Forest Campground.

• Campground Location: 46.40025, -86.02848
• Compass Direction: The trail physically flows in a northwesterly direction from Seney up toward the headwaters and Kingston Lake