Presque Isle River Waterfalls Loop Trail
Difficulty: Moderate Presque Isle River Waterfalls Loop Trail is located near Wakefield in Michigan’s Gogebic County. This is a 2.3 mile (3.7 km) loop trail on the western edge of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The hike includes sections of boardwalk and stairs, wooded trail, a suspension bridge and three main waterfalls of the Presque […]
Summit Peak Trail
Difficulty: Moderate Summit Peak Trail is located near Ontonagon in Michigan’s Gogebic County. This is a 0.8 mile (1.4 km) out and back trail within Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The short but steep trail leads to the Summit Peak Observation Tower with breathtaking views from 1,958 feet. This is the highest point in the […]
Escarpment Trail
Difficulty: Hard Escarpment Trail is located near Ontonagon in Michigan’s Gogebic County. This is a 8.2 mile (13.2 km) out and back trail within Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The trail combines a high rocky bluff and alpine vistas with views of the parks rugged interior, Upper Carp Valley and Lake of the Clouds. Leashed […]
Big Carp River Trail
Difficulty: Moderate Big Carp River Trail is located near Ontonagon in Michigan’s Gogebic County. This is a 9.6 mile (15.4 km) out and back trail within Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The trail begins at the Lake of the Clouds Scenic Overlook and ends at the mouth of the Big Carp River. There are eight […]
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. […]
Nara River Boardwalk
Difficulty: Easy Nara Nature Trail Boardwalk is located in Houghton in Michigan’s Houghton County. This is a 0.6 mile (1.1 km), 6 foot wide, out and back boardwalk trail. It runs along both banks of the Pilgrim River and has fishing sites, benches and access for launching kayaks and canoes. Nara Nature Park is a […]
Bear Lake Trail
Difficulty: Easy Bear Lake Trail is located in McLain State Park near Hancock in Michigan’s Houghton County. This is a 2.1 mile (3.5 km) loop trail that has lovely views of Bear Lake enveloped among the woods and rolling hills and Lake Superior. The trail is generally level and smooth which makes it an easy […]
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 […]
