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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Difficulty: Moderate Black Creek Nature Sanctuary Hiking Trail is located near Calumet in Michigan’s Houghton County. This is a 3.4 mile (5.5 km) out and back trail provides varied landscapes and 1500 feet of Lake Superior shoreline. It runs along three creeks, past active beaver dams, a lagoon and through wildlife. Travel directions: On the […]
Difficulty: Hard Al Quaal Trail is located near Ishpeming in Michigan’s Marquette County. This is a 4.9 miles (8.0 km) loop trail around the Al Quall Recreational Area. This area is utilized year round and is popular among cross country skiers and mountain bikers. Leashed dogs allowed. For a full list of hiking trails visit […]
Difficulty: Moderate Keweenaw Point Trail is located near Copper Harbor Michigan, at the northernmost point of the Keweenaw Peninsula. This is a 17.7 mile (28.6 km) out and back trail that begins at Fort Wilkins Historic State Park and follows along a multi-use path to Schlatter Lake, High Rocks Bay and Keweenaw Point. For a […]
Difficulty: Easy Van Riper Park River Trail is located near Michigamme in Michigan’s Marquette County. This is a 2.1 mile (3.4 km) loop trail within Van Riper State Park. Hikers and cross country skiers will find themselves going through deep pine forests and catching views overlooking Peshekee River. Leashed dogs allowed. For a full list […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]