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 […]
Black Creek Nature Sanctuary Hiking Trail
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 […]
Al Quaal Trail
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 […]
Keweenaw Point Trail
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 […]
Van Riper Park River Trail
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gorge-ous, Doctors and Grom Loop Trail
Difficulty: Moderate Gorge-ous, Doctors and Grom Loop Trail is located in Marquette in Michigan’s Marquette County. The trail is 3.9 mile (6.3 km) loop trail that starts at the Noquemanon South Trails Trailhead. It takes you along Carp River and offers incredible views at the Mount Marquette Overlook. Leashed dogs allowed. Travel directions: The trailhead […]
