Union Mine Trail
Difficulty: Moderate Union Mine Trail is located near Ontonagon in Michigan’s Gogebic County. This is a 1.1 mile (1.8 km) loop trail within Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The trail features 10 interpretive plaques that tell the story of the copper mining history of the Porcupine Mountains. Cascading falls can be seen along the trail […]
Lake Superior Trail
Difficulty: Hard Lake Superior Trail is located near Ontonagon in Michigan’s Gogebic County. This is a 16.5 mile (26.7 km) out and back trail within Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The rugged trail offers hikers a more secluded experience that goes along the shore of Lake Superior. Along the way, you will enjoy several picturesque […]
Lake of the Clouds Trail
Difficulty: Easy Lake of the Clouds Trail is located near Ontonagon in Michigan’s Gogebic County. This is a 1.4 mile (2.3 km) out and back trail within Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Lake of the Clouds is the most photographed feature in park. It can be easily reached by a fully accessible overlook. It can […]
Pinkerton Creek Trail
Difficulty: Easy Pinkerton Creek Trail is located near Ontonagon in Michigan’s Gogebic County. This is a 4.9 mile (7.9 km) out and back trail within Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. It is a scenic walk that crosses several bridged streams and creeks. Pinkerton Trail bypasses from the west end of the Lake Superior Trail and […]
Mirror Lake Trail
Difficulty: Moderate Mirror Lake Trail is located near Ontonagon in Michigan’s Gogebic County. This is a 5 mile (8.2 km) out and back trail within Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The trail begins at Summit Peak and ends at the wooded shores of Mirror Lake. Excellent forest camping can be found here. Leashed dogs allowed. […]
Lost Lake Trail
Difficulty: Moderate Lost Lake Trail is located near Ontonagon in Michigan’s Gogebic County. This is a 6.5 mile (10.6 km) out and back trail within Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Lost Lake Trail extends from South Boundary Road to Government Peak Trail and along the way passes a yurt, a backcountry campsite and, of course, […]
Craig Lake Trail
Difficulty: Moderate Craig Lake Trail is located near Michigamme in Michigan’s Marquette County. This is a 5.2 mile (8.5 km) out and back trail along the lake within Craig Lake State Park, the most remote state park in Michigan. Leashed dogs allowed. For a full list of hiking trails visit the Lake Superior Hiking Trails Blog
Peepsock Trail
Difficulty: Easy Peepsock Trail is located near Houghton in Michigan’s Houghton County. This is a (2.7 km) out and back trail that follows Peepsock Creek to the Portage Shoreline. The trail is great for all skill levels and is used for hiking, walking, nature viewing and bird watching. Leashed dogs allowed. For a full list […]
Canyon Falls & Gorge Trail
Difficulty: Easy Canyon Falls & Gorge Trail is located 7 miles (11.2 km) south of L’Anse in Michigan’s Baraga County. This is a 3.9 miles (6.3 km) out and back trail within Canyon Falls Roadside Park. The trail leads along Sturgeon River to a series of rapids, Canyon Falls and the gorge. At the trail […]
Cascade Falls Trail
Difficulty: Moderate Cascade Falls Trail Michigan is located near Bergland in Michigan’s Ontonagon County. This is a 1.9 mile (3.2 km) loop trail in the Ottawa National Forest. There are two trails that will lead you to Cascade Falls, the main trail is the easiest hike with only small changes in elevation. The Bluff Trail […]
White Deer Lake Trail
Difficulty: Easy White Deer Lake Trail is located near Michigamme in Michigan’s Marquette County. The trail is a 6.8 mile (11.1 km) out and back trail within the McCormick Wilderness in Ottawa National Forest. The trail goes by Camp Eleven Lake with a mixture of northern hardwoods and lowland conifers with patches of towering white […]
Yellow Dog Falls Trail
Difficulty: Moderate Yellow Dog Falls Trail is located 10 miles (16 km) south of Big Bay in Michigan’s Marquette County. The trail is a 4.4 mile (7.2 km) out and back trail in the northeast part of McCormick Wilderness in Ottawa National Forest and leads to Yellow Dog Falls. Leashed dogs allowed. Travel directions: From […]
