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M-22
Frankfort, MI US

Phone: (231) 326-5134
Region: Northwest
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Anchoring the southern end of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Benzie County is Old Indian Trail. The path picks up its name from when Native Americans used the route to access their fish...
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8251 Germania Road
Cass City, MI 48726 US

Phone: (989) 856-4411
Region: Lake Huron (Includes the Thumb)
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Woods, a gentle stream, the possibility of encountering wildlife, and easy hiking are reasons why the trail in Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic Site is such a good family outing. But what makes it an...
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6975 Mower Road
Saginaw, MI 48601 US

Phone: (989) 759-1669
Region: Lake Huron (Includes the Thumb)
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In the heart of the Lower Peninsula is an area known as the Shiawassee Flats where three great rivers; the Tittabawassee, the Shiawassee and the Cass, merge to form the Saginaw River. The result of...
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Tin Lizzy Lane
Saginaw, MI 48722 US

Phone: (989) 759-1669
Region: Lake Huron (Includes the Thumb)
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The Cass River Unit Trail is located in Bridgeport Township and is so close to I-75 that the interstate traffic is heard in the first half of the loop. The entire loop, including a short cross over...
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Strobelbel Rd
Saginaw, MI 48602 US

Phone: (989) 759-1669
Region: Lake Huron (Includes the Thumb)
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Woodland Trail may be part of Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge but it is literally on the edge of a city and Saginaw is lucky because of that. If there was ever a perfect escape from its urban...
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3010 Maple St
Saginaw, MI 48602 US

Phone: (989) 759-1669
Region: Lake Huron (Includes the Thumb)
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The Green Point Environmental Learning Center is a 76-acre natural area located within Saginaw, one of Michigans largest cities, and across the Tittabawassee River from the Shiawassee National...
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6975 Mower Road
Saginaw, MI 48601 US

Phone: (989) 759-1669
Region: Lake Huron (Includes the Thumb)
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The Ferguson Bay Trail in the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge is an interesting walk almost any time of the year, as it provides dry footing through an area of marshes, ponds, sloughs, flooded...
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106 State Park Drive
Roscommon, MI 48653 US

Phone: (989) 821-6374
Region: Heartland
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Situated on the east side of County Road 100 is an escape from the campers, crowds, and, during the winter, snowmobiles that are the trademark of South Higgins Lake State Park. Marl Lake is the...
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M-33 and Tomahawk Lake Hwy
Onaway, MI 49765 US

Phone: (989) 732-3541
Region: Lake Huron (Includes the Thumb)

Michigan’s karst region is spread across Presque Isle, Alpena and Montmorency counties in the northwest corner of the Lower Peninsula and the heart of it is the Sinkhole Area, a non-motorized,...
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9679 State Park Rd
Mears, MI 49436 US

Phone: (231) 873-3083
Region: Lake Michigan
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Not all of Michigan’s great hikes are trails. This trek is a journey through Silver Lake State Park's trailless backcountry, a mile-wide strip of dunes between Silver Lake and Lake Michigan....
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5142 E Holly Rd.
Holly, MI 48442 US

Phone: (248) 634-1758
Region: Southeast
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At the front of Sorensen Park are the usual park amenities; softball fields, a tot lot and a picnic area. In the back is one of the best examples of a warm-water river eco-system in Michigan and a...
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Eaton Road
Springfield Township, MI US

Phone: (248) 846-6558
Region: Southeast

Just a short drive north of the quaint village of Davisburg is the Shiawassee Basin Preserve, Springfield Township’s largest park at 515 acres and home to one of Michigan's largest, most pristine...
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14390 Fish Lake Road
Holly, MI 48442 US

Phone: (248) 634-7271
Region: Southeast
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For an area that was originally purchased for development, Seven Lakes State Park has since evolved into a natural retreat with a variety of topography and ecosystems, ranging from mature hardwood...
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14390 Fish Lake Road
Holly, MI 48442 US

Phone: (248) 634-7271
Region: Southeast
Website

The Green Trail Loop is the most interesting route at Seven Lakes State Park as it winds through mature hardwoods forest, skirts the largest lakes in the park and has enough rolling terrain to keep...
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14390 Fish Lake Road
Holly, MI 48442 US

Phone: (248) 634-7271
Region: Southeast

The park considers the Red Trail Loop to be a 1.8-mile, one-way route from Meadow Ridge Shelter on Big Seven Lake to the Dickinson Boat Launch. But a more logical hike would be to continue on the...
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14390 Fish Lake Road
Holly, MI 48442 US

Phone: (248) 634-7271
Region: Southeast
Website

The Nature Trail Loop is misnomer as there are no interpretive plaques along it or a brochure for it. But the trail does provide campers at Sand Lake with a quick escape into the woods and is often...
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9922 Front Street
Empire, MI 49630 US

Phone: (231) 326-5134
Region: Northwest
Website

The 200 miles of sand dunes fronting Lake Michigans east shore is the largest collection of freshwater coastal dunes in the world and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the only National Park...
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Stocking Road
Glen Arbor, MI US

Phone: (231) 326-5134
Region: Northwest
Website

The best cross-country ski area in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is Alligator Hill, whose 8.3-mile trail system offers skiers three loops that range from easy to advance and feature plenty...
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M-109
Empire, MI US

Phone: (231) 326-5134
Region: Northwest
Website

The Dune Climb is undoubtedly the most popular spot in Sleeping Bear Dunes with more than 300,000 people climbing it annually. This open dune forms the eastern edge of the Sleeping Bear Plateau, a...
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M-209
Glen Arbor, MI US

Phone: (231) 326-5134
Region: Northwest
Website

There are two interesting trails in this incredible corner of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and most visitors head to just one of them - the park's popular Dune Climb and its 4-mile...
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Wilco Road
Empire, MI US

Phone: (231) 326-5134
Region: Northwest
Website

Few trails in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore lead to a more spectacular view at the end as does this short path to the edge of Empire Bluff. The bluff rises more than 400 feet above the...
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Lake Michigan Road
Glen Arbor, MI US

Phone: (231) 326-5134
Region: Northwest
Website

Within Sleeping Bear Dunes, a park of towering dunes and rolling ridges, Good Harbor Bay Trail is the rare exception. This 2.8-mile loop is almost entirely flat, a trail where a change in elevation...
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207 W. River Street
Leland, MI 49654 US

Phone: (231) 326-5134
Region: Northwest
Website

More than just transportation, the 11-mile ferry ride from Leland sets the mood for visitors arriving at the North Manitou Island. Located in Lake Michigan, North Manitou is wild, isolated, and...
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207 W. River Street
Leland, MI 49654 US

Phone: (231) 326-5134
Region: Northwest
Website

Click hereto order a detailed map and a guide toSouth Manitou Island.Part of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, South Manitou Island is located 18 miles west of Leland and is the southernmost...
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Basch Road
Glen Arbor, MI US

Phone: (231) 326-5134
Region: Northwest
Website

In an area of the state known for its stunning views of sand dunes, islands and the pastel blues of Lake Michigan, Pyramid Point is one of the best. Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National...
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Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
Empire, MI US

Phone: (231) 326-5134
Region: Northwest
Website

Shauger Hill Trail is a wooded 2.1-mile loop with a trailhead and parking area near the contact station at the beginning of Scenic Drive. The hilly trail passes through a climax beech-maple forest,...
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Welch Road
Empire, MI US

Phone: (231) 326-5134
Region: Northwest
Website

After a stunning trek like the Empire Bluff Trail or the Dunes Trail, the scenery along the Windy Moraine Trail in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore may seem, well, ho-hum at best. But arrive...
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State Road
Luther, MI US

Phone: (231) 775-9727
Region: Heartland

Silver Creek Pathway has been a gradual work in progress, an evolving trail that is now considered well worth the wait by visitors to this corner of Lake County. What began as a short path for...
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County Road 597
Kalkaska, MI US

Phone: (231) 258-2711
Region: Northwest

What did we expect? Hike in a swamp in the middle of the summer, and there’s going to be something trying to land on us. In this case, deerflies in Skegemog Swamp. My family was hustling down the...
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Krause Road
Petoskey, MI US

Phone: (231) 347-0991
Region: Northwest
Website

Located just southeast of Petoskey, the Skyline Trail is a short hike to an observation deck with a view of the rolling country of Bear River Valley in Emmet County and Lake Michigan. At 1,200 feet...
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US-31
Charlevoix, MI US

Phone: (231) 347-0991
Region: Northwest
Website

Lying adjacent to US-31, one of the busiest roads in Charlevoix County, yet relatively obscured is Susan Creek Nature Preserve, the perfect escape. The 223-acre preserve consists of three separate...
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Chandler Road
Boyne Falls, MI US

Phone: (989) 732-3541
Region: Northwest

Spring Brook Pathway is a somewhat obscured trail, hidden among the heavily wooded Chandler Hills near the Charlevoix/Otsego/Cheboygan County border. Often overlooked except by locals, the pathway...
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M-109
Glen Arbor, MI US

Phone: (231) 326-5134
Region: Northwest
Website

The first section of the Sleeping Bear Dunes Heritage opened in 2012 to rave reviews. This 4.3-mile segment is anchored at one end by charming Glen Arbor and at the other end by the popular Dune...
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138th Avenue
Saugatuck, MI 49453 US

Phone: (269) 637-2788
Region: Lake Michigan

Saugatuck Dunes State Park’s 14-mile network of footpaths is divided into three basic loops referred to on park maps as North Trail, Beach Trail, and South Trail. All are wide paths and well marked...
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M-22
Empire, MI US

Phone: (231) 326-5134
Region: Northwest
Website

Platte Plains Trail isa 15-mile network of trails with four trailheads and a walk-in campground. The shortest route to White Pine Campground is a 1.2-mile walk that begins at the end of Peterson...
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Thoreson Road
Glen Arbor, MI US

Phone: (231) 326-5134
Region: Northwest
Website

Bay View Trail in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is better known as a destination for cross-country skiers than hikers, primarily because of its link to Homestead Resort. During the summer,...
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Guernsey Lake Road
Traverse City, MI US

Phone: (231) 922-5280
Region: Northwest

You dont have to go far to replace the traffic, summer crowds, or the relentless commercialization of Traverse City with woods and a bit of quiet. A short drive but a world away - from northwest...
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Broomhead Road
Traverse City, MI US

Phone: (231) 922-5280
Region: Northwest

In the summer there are eight ways to access the 12.3 miles of trails in the Sand Lakes Quiet Area. But what are forest roads in July are snowmobile trails in January or two-tracks covered with so...
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1785 N. East Silver Lake Rd
Traverse City, MI 49684 US

Phone: (231) 941-1620
Region: Northwest
Website

The Silver Lake Recreation Area is a 84-acre park in Garfield Township with a split personality. The east half of the recreation area has the usual park-like amenities; tennis and basketball...
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Pierce Stocking Drive & M-109
Empire, MI US

Phone: (231) 326-5134
Region: Northwest
Website

Cottonwood Trail is worthy of having a trailhead along framed Pierce Stocking Drive, featuring several scenic viewing points of its own. The 1.7-mile loop winds through the perched dunes above the...
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Esch Road
Empire, MI US

Phone: (231) 326-5134
Region: Northwest
Website

Officially, Otter Creek is a 4.6-mile loop and part of the Platte Plains Trail, a nearly 15-mile network that stretches from the Platte River Campground to Esch Road and includes four trailheads....
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Forest Haven Drive & M-22
Glen Arbor, MI US

Phone: (231) 326-5134
Region: Northwest
Website

In a region that already boasts some of the states most scenic paths, Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail is destined to be the crowning jewel when its finished. The proposed 27-mile trail through the...
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M-22
Leland, MI US

Phone: (231) 256-9665
Region: Northwest
Website

Swanson Preserve covers 83 acres and includes more than 2,000 feet of natural wooded shoreline near the east end of Little Traverse Lake, the fragile wetlands that are critical to the lake’s high...
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3749 Whitmarsh Road
Vanderbilt, MI 49795 US

Region: Northwest

Though easy to miss while driving along Whitmarsh Road in Ostego County, the Sturgeon River Preserve is a gem and an enjoyable spot to soak in nature. The heart of the preserve is its namesake...
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Baatz and Fritz Rds
Glen Arbor, MI US

Region: Northwest

The Kettles Trail officially opened in 2019 as a 3.4 miles trek through an intriguing and rugged area with numerous kettles along with a jumbled array of ridges, mounds and potholes. The new trail...
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Norconk Road
Empire, MI US

Region: Northwest

Treat Farm Trail is a 1.1-mile walk along an old road to the historic Treat Farmstead and then the edge of Empire Bluff for a panoramic view of Lake Michigan. The adventurous can continue by...
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M-109
Empire, MI US

Region: Northwest

For most of the year Scenic Drive is true to its name featuring a procession of slow-moving vehicles. But after the first snowfall the road becomes the heart of an 8.75-mile trail system that...
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West Broadway
Suttons Bay, MI US

Region: Northwest

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M-77 North
MI US

Region: Eastern Upper Peninsula

The Steeb Pathway is less than a mile long, but it’s best to plan at least a half-day for it. Or even better, make it an overnighter. Its trailhead is located in the East Branch of the Fox River...
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List of Trails

Trails found: 356
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Sand Lakes Quiet Area - Summer Trails

Distance:
7.4 miles
Type:
Foot path and mountain bike trail
Terrain:
Sand Lakes, rolling hills
Difficulty:
Moderate
Nearest City or Town:
Traverse City

Sand Lakes Quiet Area - Winter Trails

Distance:
7.8 miles
Type:
Nordic skiing and snowshoeing
Terrain:
Rolling hills, small lakes
Difficulty:
Moderate
Nearest City or Town:
Traverse City

Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic Site

Distance:
1.5-mile loop
Type:
Interpretive trail
Terrain:
Cass River
Difficulty:
Easy
Nearest City or Town:
Cass City

Saugatuck Dunes State Park: Livingston Trail Loop

Distance:
3.4 miles
Type:
Foot path, Nordic ski trail
Terrain:
Sand dunes, Lake Michigan beach, scenic vistas
Difficulty:
Moderate
Nearest City or Town:
Saugatuck

Seven Lakes State Park

Distance:
200 yards to 3.8 miles
Type:
Multi-use trails
Terrain:
Inland lakes, hardwood hills, wetlands
Difficulty:
Easy to moderate
Nearest City or Town:
Holly

Seven Lakes State Park: Dickinson Trail/Nature Trail Loop

Distance:
1.35-mile loop
Type:
Foot path
Terrain:
Inland lake
Difficulty:
Easy
Nearest City or Town:
Holly

Seven Lakes State Park: Green Trail Loop

Distance:
2.25-mile loop
Type:
Hike and bike trails
Terrain:
Three lakes and hardwood hills
Difficulty:
Easy
Nearest City or Town:
Holly

Seven Lakes State Park: Red Trail Loop

Distance:
3.8-mile loop
Type:
Hike and bike trails
Terrain:
Inland lakes, wetlands, hardwood hills
Difficulty:
Moderate
Nearest City or Town:
Holly

Shiawassee Basin Preserve

Distance:
0.9-mile loop
Type:
Foot path
Terrain:
Woods, meadows, small lake
Difficulty:
Easy
Nearest City or Town:
Springfield Township

Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge

Distance:
1.5 miles to 5 miles
Type:
Foot path, mowed lane, dirt path, dikes
Terrain:
Rivers, floodplain, woodlands
Difficulty:
Easy to moderate
Nearest City or Town:
Saginaw

Shiawassee Wildlife Refuge: Cass River Trail

Distance:
1.25-mile loop
Type:
Mowed lane, foot path
Terrain:
Cass River, floodplain
Difficulty:
Easy
Nearest City or Town:
Saginaw

Shiawassee Wildlife Refuge: Ferguson Bayou Trail

Distance:
5.25 miles
Type:
Dikes, mowed lane
Terrain:
Wetlands, pools, woodlands
Difficulty:
Moderate
Nearest City or Town:
Saginaw

Shiawassee Wildlife Refuge: Green Point Environmental Learning Center

Distance:
1.6 miles
Type:
Foot path
Terrain:
Tittabawassee River, floodplain
Difficulty:
Easy
Nearest City or Town:
Saginaw

Shiawassee Wildlife Refuge: Woodland Trail

Distance:
4-mile loop
Type:
Dirt path
Terrain:
Woodlands, Tittabawassee River
Difficulty:
Moderate
Nearest City or Town:
Saginaw

Silver Creek Pathway

Distance:
4-mile loop
Type:
Multi-use trail
Terrain:
Pine River, wooded ridges
Difficulty:
Moderate
Nearest City or Town:
Luther

Silver Lake Recreation Area

Distance:
1.5 miles
Type:
Multi-use trail
Terrain:
Wetlands, woods and lakes
Difficulty:
Easy
Nearest City or Town:
Traverse City

Silver Lake State Park

Distance:
7-mile loop
Type:
Unmarked route
Terrain:
Open dunes, Lake Michigan
Difficulty:
Moderate to challenging
Nearest City or Town:
Mears

Sinkholes Pathway

Distance:
2.0-mile loop
Type:
Multi-use trail
Terrain:
Sinkholes, Shoepac Lake
Difficulty:
Easy
Nearest City or Town:
Onaway

Skegemog Swamp Pathway

Distance:
2 miles round-trip
Type:
Foot path
Terrain:
Skegemog Lake, cedar swamp
Difficulty:
Easy
Nearest City or Town:
Kalkaska

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