• ATI CONSULTING • Trail Log of Hiking Trails in Northwestern Lower Michigan Last Update: 12-27-2009
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TRAILS / PATHS / AREAS COVERED (80) ANTRIM COUNTY (5) • Bauer Preserve • Cosner Preserve • Grass River Area • Jordan River Path • Warner Creek Path BENZIE COUNTY (20) • Betsie River Path • Betsie Valley Trail • Chestnut Trail • Crystal Lake Hills • Dry Hill Trial • Elberta Dunes • Fruithaven • Green Point Dunes • Homestead Dam • Lake Ann Pathway • Old Baldy • Old Indian Trail • Pete's Woods • Platte Plains Trail • Platte Springs Path • Railroad Point • Ransom Lake • Trapp Farm • Upper Herring Lake • Zetterberg Preserve CRAWFORD COUNTY (1) • Hartwick Pines S.P. GRAND TRAVERSE (21) • Battle Creek • Boardman Lake Trail • Boardman River North • Boardman River South • Brown Bridge Area • Grand Traverse Commons • H-B-C Preserve • Hickory Meadows • Interlochen-Pines Trail • Lost Lake Pathway • Mall Trail • Muncie Lakes Path • Old Mission Point • Power Island • Pyatt Lake Preserve • Reffitt Preserve • Sand Lakes Area • State Hospital Trails • TART Trail • Three Mile Trail • Vasa Pathway KALKASKA Co (1) • Skegemog Swamp LAKE COUNTY (1) • Silver Creek Path LEELANAU Co (20) • Alligator Hill Trail • Bay View Trail • Chippewa Run • Cottonwood Trail • DeYoung • Dunes to Lake Mich • Empire Bluff Trail • Good Harbor Bay • Houdek Dunes • Kehl Lake • Leelanau State Park • Leelanau Trail • North Manitou Island • Pyramid Point Trail • Shauger Hill Trail • Sleeping Bear Point • Tweddle/Treat Farms • South Manitou Island • Whaleback • Windy Moraine Trail MANISTEE COUNTY (5) • Big M Trail • Lake Bluff Trails • Manistee River Trail • Manistee Riverwalk • Orchard Beach Trails MISSAUKEE Co (1) • Missaukee Mountain WEXFORD COUNTY (3) • Cadillac Pathway • MacKenzie Trail • Mitchell-Heritage Trail TRAILS SPANNING MANY COUNTIES (2): • North Country Trail - Kalkasksa, Grand Traverse, Manistee, etc. • Shore-To-Shore Trail - Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Kalkasksa, etc. AREAS WITH MANY TRAILS LISTED ABOVE: Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve (4) in Benzie County Boardman River (2) a.k.a. Grand Traverse Natural Educ. Reserve, in Grand Traverse County Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (16) Benzie, Leelanau Notes: Trail names listed above may be a shorter version than their official name. Trails are listed below in alphabettical order. Some trail lengths are estimates. Hiking times are rough estimates. Some trails are short, some are very long, some have many connecting loops. A few of the trails are paved and are also used for road biking and inline skating. Most of these trails can be and/or regularly are used for horseback riding, mountain biking, cross-county skiing, and/or snowshoeing. The Road Map links are Google maps from which you can also get satellite and terrain views and information. Limits of this Web page: Charlevoix, Boyne City, Gaylord, Grayling, Higgins Lake, McBain, Tustin, Luther, Manistee. (Within about an hour / 60 miles from Traverse City) There are still many trails / areas to be added. Good sites to watch for new trails: Grand Traverse Conservation District Grand Traverse County Parks Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy Leelanau Conservancy Michigan State Park and Trail Map Michigan State Trail / Pathway Search Pure Michigan — Traverse City Hiking TART Trails System The Nature Conservancy (Michigan Preserves) Top of Michigan Trails Council Hiking Tips 101+ Hiking Tips by Rick Halbert - Very thorough details for those going for extened hikes, covers these major topics: Packing and Unpacking, Walking, Clothing, Etiquette, Staying Warm or Cool, Care of Your Feet, Your Campsite, Knots For Backpackers, and Kitchen Tips. ALLIGATOR HILL TRAIL (Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore) Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 9 miles of trails, several loops Road Map Trail Map Web page Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Hilly, very woodsy. The Islands Lookout" has some great views Lake Michigan. ARCADIA DUNES NATURE PRESERVE Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments ALL Official Trails: • Chestnut Trial • Dry Hill Trial • Old Baldy • Pete's Woods Road Map Trail Map Web page Part of the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. See their complete nature preserve map. This area contains 4 trails. BATTLE CREEK NATURAL AREA Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 3/4 mile Road Map Web page Part of the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. See their complete nature preserve map. From US-31 northeast of Traverse City, take M-72 east approximately 7 miles then turn left (north) on Skegemog Point Road. The parking area and trailhead are approximately one mile further on the left. Take the trail and receive a beautiful view of the south end of Elk Lake. BAUER NATURE PRESERVE Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 1 mile loop trail, and a 1/4 mile wood- chipped path Road Map Trail Map Web page Part of the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. See their complete nature preserve map. From Traverse City, take US 31 north to Eastport and turn right (east) on M-88. Follow M-88 to Central Lake and then turn east on 624 (called State Street in town, and Old State Road out of town). Continue on 624 approximately 5 miles. Less than 1/2 miles past Six Mile Lake Road, turn left on Wilson Rd. (a dirt road). The preserve is at the end of Wilson Road. The 1 mile loop trail is located to the right of the kiosk. To the left of the kiosk, the adjacent Polaczyk Preserve features a 1/4 mile, wood-chipped path which leads to a viewing platform on the Dingman River. BAY VIEW TRAIL (Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore) Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 8 miles of trails, several loops Road Map Trail Map Web page Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The Lookout Point on this trail gives a panoramic view of Lake Michigan and the surrounding countryside. The trail along the edge of the woods on top of the bluff overlooks fields of wildflowers and former farmland with Lake Michigan in the background. BETSIE RIVER PATHWAY Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 10 miles Road Map Web page A Michigan DNR trail. Mostly wooded trail. On Longstreet, off King, south of M-115, southeast of Benzonia. Mountain bike trail, too. • West Loop 1.5 hours? (round trip) 1/2 flat, 1/2 hilly. Takes you down to the Betsie River and back. • East Loop   2 hours? (round trip) All flat, takes you close to Crystal Mountain property, and back. BETSIE VALLEY TRAIL Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 23.7 miles Road Map Trail Map Web site Flat hiking/biking trail runs from Frankfort through Beulah to Thompsonville. Paved 6.7 miles from Frankfort / Elberta to Mollineaux Road. From there through Beulah to Thompsonville, trail is compacted aggregate. • Frankfort to Beulah 10.7 miles Road Map Starting at Cannon Park near the beach in Frankfort, this mostly paved trail section runs along Betsie Bay in Frankfort, through Elberta, parallels Betsie River at times. The next 3 miles, from Mollineaux Road to Beulah, the trail runs along Crystal Lake and is compacted aggregate. • Beulah to Thompsonville 13 miles Road Map Remote, almost devoid of structures, and passes through mile after mile of pine and hardwood upland forests. Trail is compacted aggregate. BIG M TRAIL Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 46 miles in many loops. Road Map Trail Map Trail Map #2 Web page Brochure and map Web site and trail map, as well as trail details for hikers and bikers. Big M is located east of Manistee, deep in the heart of the hardwood and pine forest of the Udell Hills, within the Manistee National Forest. The USDA Forest Service and volunteers maintain the trails during the summer season. The trail system covers a circle of hills in an area about 2.5 miles by 5 miles. The North Country Trail runs through the area, cutting across the outer loop system from south to north. Primary for cross-county skiing and mountain biking, this great collection of paths is fun for hikers, too. Hikers should be ever watchful of mountain bikers. An invigorating biking trail, be prepared for many aerobic climbs, well worth the 360-degree view of the Manistee National Forest from the top of Cappers Peak. Al trails can be hiked whenever there is not snow. This is an intermediate level trail system with plenty of both steep and long hills with a variety of wooded terrain to challenge every experience level. Location / directions: Big M is located between the communities of Manistee andWellston in Manistee County, Michigan. From Wellston, head west on M-55 for about 4 miles. Head south on East Udell Hills Road for 3 miles to the park entrance and and parking area. A Huron-Manistee NF vehicle pass is required from April 1st to November 1st, $3 daily. BOARDMAN LAKE TRAIL Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 2 miles 40 minutes one way. Road Map Full TART Trail System Map Web page One of the TART System Trails. See here for their complete list of trails. Primarily a road bike path. The wooded trail runs along the east side of Boardman Lake, with access and parking at two places: 1) the north end is off Hannah Road just south of the Traverse Area District Library. 2) at the south end from Medalie Park in the Logan's Landing area off South Airport Road. The heavily wooded, serene trail is paved for the northern mile. The southern mile has a crushed limestone surface. BOARDMAN RIVER NORTH (Part of the Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve) Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All Several miles along the Boardman River, broken in to 3 connecting trails Road Map Trail Map Web site This is the north section of the area officially called The Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve (GTNER, this areas contains three connecting loop trails along the Boardman River that run from the Boardman Dam (Cass Road) past the Sabin Dam, and reach almost to South Airport Road in Traverse City. This area is managed by the Grand Traverse Conservation District. See Boardman River South for the southern section of the GTNER. See also the Brown Bridge Quiet Area for trails further upstream on the Boardman River. There are 3 connecting loop trails: To explore the north end of the reserve, follow Keystone Road north to Cass Road, turn left, and cross over the one lane bridge / power dam. On the right is the parking area for Beaver Pond Loop Trail. The Sabin Pond Trail can also be accessed from this trail and it follows the west side of the river along boardwalks to the Sabin Dam. If you follow the service road down to Sabin Dam you will find the Fox Den Loop Trail which continues north to cross Jack's Creek and a cattail marsh on board walk to loop back to Sabin Dam. Sabin Pond Trail can also be accessed from Cass Road where there is a parking area. The Beaver Pond Trail to Sabin Dam and the Fox Trail Loop is about 3 miles. • Beaver Pond Loop Trail 0.7 miles, one-way. Road Map Trail Map Web page Goes along the west side of the river starting near the Boardman Dam and head north. Connects with the Sabin Pond trail. See main section above for more information. • Sabin Pond Loop Trail 0.8 mile loop Road Map Trail Map Web page Goes along the west side of the river – connects with the Beaver Pond Loop Trail and goes north to the Sabin Dam. See main section above for more information. • Fox Den Loop Trail 0.6 mile loop Road Map Trail Map Web page From the end of the Sabin Pond Trail, take service road east a short ways to the Fox Den Loop Trail, which goes along the west side of the river starting at Sabin Dam. See main section above for more information. BOARDMAN RIVER SOUTH (Part of the Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve) Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All Several miles along the Boardman River, broken in to 3 connecting trails. Road Map Trail Map Web site This is the south section of the area officially called The Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve (GTNER), this areas contains three connecting trails north of the Beitner Bridge (Beitner Road) along the Boardman River, to just south of the Boardman Dam (Cass Road). This area is managed by the Grand Traverse Conservation District. See Boardman River North for the northern section of the GTNER. See also the Brown Bridge Quiet Area for trails further upstream on the Boardman River. There are 3 connecting loop trails: Starting from the south at Beitner Road, is the Keystone Rapids Trail which head north and follows the river downstream past the Keystone Rapids, and provides access to the Oleson Bridge Trail at the Oleson Bridge foot bridge, and connects to the Lone Pine Trail. These trails can be accessed from Keystone Road and have paved parking lots. The distance from Beitner Bridge to the end of Lone Pine trail is about 2.5 miles and is not a loop. • Keystone Rapids Trail 0.4 miles, one-way Road Map Trail Map Web page Goes along the east side of the river from Beitner Road to the Oleeon Bridge. See main section above for more information. • Oleson Bridge Trail 0.7 miles, one-way. Road Map Trail Map Web page Officially starts at the Oleson Bridge Trail parking lot, west to Oleson Bridge, the along the west side of the river. See main section above for more information. • Lone Pine Trail 0.5 miles, one-way Road Map Trail Map Web page Goes along the east side of the river. See main section above for more information. BOARDMAN RIVER TRAILS (A.K.A. – Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve) Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments ALL Area contains several miles of trails along the Boardman River broken in to two main batches: • Boardman River North • Boardman River South Road Map Trail Map Web site Officially called The Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve (GTNER), this areas contains two batches of trails (North and South) all north of the Beitner Bridge (Beitner Road) along the Boardman River, past the Boardman Dam (Cass Road) and the Sabin Dam, and reach almost to South Airport Road in Traverse City. This area is managed by the Grand Traverse Conservation District. See also the Brown Bridge Quiet Area for trails further upstream on the Boardman River. BROWN BRIDGE QUIET AREA Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All Around 6 miles Road Map Trail Map Web Site 11 miles southeast of Traverse City. One way... take River Road east past Garfield about 1/2 mile. Easy, flat to rolling walking trails along Brown Bridge Pond and Boardman River. Designated trails run throughout the property and vary in distance and difficulty. Trails north of the pond go through a dry-mesic northern forest. Boardwalks and wildlife overlooks are scattered throughout the area. Trails south of the pond traverse dry-mesic northern forests and hardwood-conifer swamps. The north side of Brown Bridge Pond has several platforms you can view the whole area from, as well as extensive trails. The south side near the dam has a public boat launch and trails. CADILLAC PATHWAY Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 10 miles Road Map Web site A Michigan DNR trail. Two trailheads: 1) 13th Street – Off US-131, turn east on 13th St. (at the Cadillac Fairgrounds) and past Baker College, CTC will be on the left. Turn in at the last building and the trails are behind it. Follow the directions and maps posted on the trail. 2) Off Boon Road – 5 miles NE of Cadillac via US-131 Boon Rd (34 Mile Rd), & Seeley Road. (Near the Clam River.) Trail hosts a variety of terrain that is well mapped. You will be treated to hills, forests, and the Clam River. Sounds like it more of a mountain biker's trail... A good all-around trail, contains both large climbs and quick stuff. Sometimes kinda sandy, don't go after a rain. But a great 'have-fun' trail, with real potential for a workout. A favorite for local cyclists. Rolling single track with few tough hills. Can be ridden by all levels of riders, from novice to expert. CHESTNUT TRAIL (In the Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve) Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 2 mile loop Road Map Trail Map Web page On the west side of the Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve, but just east of M-22. Between Arcadia and Frankfort, the parking lot is very near the north end of St. Pierre Road, which is just south of the M-22 / St. Pierre Road interaction, (which is just south of Joyfield Road and M-22). Really nice rolling wooded terrain. This trail is a minor loop which connects to the much larger Dry Hill Trial loop. CHIPPEWA RUN NATURAL AREA Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 1.25 miles Road Map Web page Part of the Leelanau Conservancy. See their complete preserve map. Explore the short trail here on easy terrain. From the intersection on M-72 and M-22 in Empire, head north on M-22 about 0.7 mile. The parking area is located on the left, or northwest side of the street just south of the creek. COSNER NATURE PRESERVE Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All Two loop trails: 0.8 miles, and 0.4 miles Road Map Trail Map Web page Part of the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. See their complete nature preserve map. Three miles south of East Jordan on M-66 across from the Wagbo Peace Center (1/4 mile south of the Antrim/Charlevoix county line). Look for a kiosk and large parking area on the east side of M-66. COTTONWOOD TRAIL (Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore) Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 1.4 mile loop Road Map Trail Map Web page Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Up on the dunes, mostly in sand. Goes from the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive to the top of the main dune climb. Great views. CRYSTAL LAKE HILLS (not an official name) (Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore) Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 1.5 miles one way. Less than an hour round trip. Road Map Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Unofficial, unmarked trail. "Crystal Lake Hills" is not an official name , but just one we are using for reference on this Web page. North of Frankfort, M-22 goes along Crystal Lake for a little while, then turns north away form the lake. Go 0.3 miles north of Crystal Lake on M-22 and watch for the small Round Lake on your right, When you see a Do Not Pass sign, stop, and look on the west side of the road. There you should see the start of the path and a post with No Vehicles Off Road and No Snowmobile signs. The trail follows an old logging road, and wanders steadily uphill the whole way through a scenic mature forest – some tress are over 100 feet tall. Although the trail is unmarked, it's not hard to follow if you just stay in the center of the V made by the hills on each side of the trail. Sharp eyes will spot a side trail (leading to the sam place at the top) after about 1000' on the left. There's a fair amount of treefall and some "new" trees starting to grow on the trail, it does not get used much. Cross-country skiiers and mountain bikers would like it – if it were not for all the treefall. For this reason some might not enjoy this as much as other regularly used trails. The trail ends at the top of the hills high above north side of Crystal Lake. There's much nothing to see at the top, and you're too far from the lake to see it, What's there is just open area of woods. If you want to explore the open area, first make note of where you enter the open area -- so you can come back to the same place to head back down. On the left (east) side of the open area are some trees with blue dots and pink ribbons – these lead to an offcial survery mark. There's such much new plant life and so many fallen trees it's difficult to get around. But there are stumps from very large trees that were once there, some 4' in diamerter. DEYOUNG NATURAL AREA Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All Cedar Lake Trail – less than a mile? Road Map Trail Map Web page Part of the Leelanau Conservancy. See their complete preserve map. The TART trail runs through a portion of this land on the lake side. There is a trail that winds through mature cedars near the shore of Cedar Lake. It leads down to a fishing and wildlife observation pier on the lake. DRY HILL TRAIL (In the Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve) Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 10 mile loop Road Map Trail Map Web page Mostly on the west side of the Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve, but east of M-22. This trail is a major loop extension of the Chestnut Trial, so it starts and ends on the Chestuut Trail. Between Arcadia and Frankfort, the parking lot is very near the north end of St. Pierre Road, which is just south of the M-22 / St. Pierre Road interaction, (which is just south of Joyfield Road and M-22). Appears to be mostly rolling wooded terrain. DUNES TRAIL to LAKE MICHIGAN (Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore) Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 3.5 miles round trip 3-4 hours Road Map Trail Map Web page Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Strenuous hike starts at the Dune Climb and ends at Lake Michigan. 5 major sand hills to climb on the way there. Take sun and foot protection and plenty of water. Please treat this journey with extra respect. ELBERTA DUNES SOUTH TRAIL Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All About 2000 feet one way. Road Map Web page The soon-to-be Elberta Dunes South nature preserve. See this Web page for more details about this project. Just north of the Bay Valley Motel but on the west side of M-22. North of private gravel drive, look for very small mowed parking area along the road, with mowed path through the field leading to the woodsy hills to the west. Relatively short, but hilly trail takes you to the top of the dunes with great views of Lake Michigan and the Betsie River valley. EMPIRE BLUFF TRAIL (Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore) Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 1.5 mile loop About an hour Road Map Trail Map Web page Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Just south of Empire, trail goes through the woods, some small hills, and leads to a high bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. Great place to watch sunsets! FRUITHAVEN NATURE PRESERVE Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All Road Map Aerial Map Web page Part of the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. See their complete nature preserve map. Located in southwest Benzie County on the north side of Upper Herring lake. Access from John Road or Herron Road. This wooded preserve was originally part of the Fruithaven Orchards. Now this site is a haven for wildlife, including deer and turkeys. This preserve has beautiful views and unmarked two-track trails. GOOD HARBOR BAY TRAIL (Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore) Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 2.8 mile loop About an hour. Road Map Trail Map Web page Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Flat, yet pretty trail through the woods. A creek runs through the loop. GRAND TRAVERSE COMMONS NATURAL AREA Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 9 inter- connecting trails, No one trail longer than a mile, many are 1/2 mile or less. Road Map Trail Map Web page Managed by the Grand Traverse Conservation District. GRASS LAKE NATURAL AREA Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments 7.5 miles Road Map Trail Map Main Web Site Web page A Michigan DNR trail. Owned by Antrim County, managed by the Grass River Natural Area, Inc. Near the village of Bellaire on Antrim County's Chain of Lakes, this area comprises 1,325 acres along the pristine Grass River, with a well-developed network of trails, boardwalks, and observation platforms along Finch Creek and the Grass River winding through upland forests, stream corridors, tamarack swamps, above floating sedges. Directions: From Mancelona, drive west on M-88. After 2.5 miles, M-88 turns sharply to the right (north). Do not follow it. Instead, continue driving west on Country Road 618 for about 6 miles. The site entrance is on the right side of the road, about 1/2 mile west of Comfort Road. GREEN POINT DUNES NATURE PRESERVE Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All Road Map Trail Map Web page Part of the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. See their complete nature preserve map. Green Point Road is not identified on the Road Map From parking lot to Lookout over Lake Michigan 0.65 miles (one way) Wooded, rolling terrain, takes you to Lake Michigan bluff lookout. From parking lot to Stairs at Lake Michigan beach 0.92 miles (one way) Wooded, rolling terrain, takes you to Lake Michigan beach. HALLADAY-BLACKHURST-CHOWNING NATURE PRESERVE Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 1.5 miles Road Map Web page Part of the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. See their complete nature preserve map. The H-B-C (Halladay- Blackhurst- Chowning) Nature Preserve is located 12 miles south of Traverse City. Traveling south on Garfield Avenue, turn left on Voice Road and continue for 0.5 miles. The preserve is on the right side of the road before the intersection with Summit City Road. HARTWICK PINES STATE PARK Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All See specific trails below. Several trails totaling 20 miles, ranging from 0.25 to 7.5 miles in length. Road Map Trail Map Topo Map Web page #1 Web page #2 Web page #3 A Michigan DNR trail. The largest state park in Michigan’s northern lower peninsula, Hartwick Pines is rich in scenic beauty and different habitats. It contains the largest stand of virgin (Old Growth Pines) white pines remaining in the lower peninsula (along the Old Growth Forest Foot Trail). The park also has good mixture of other forest types that typically grow on the sandy soils found in this part of Michigan. Several small lakes, the East Branch of the Au Sable River and its associated streams and wetlands further add to the diversity that makes this park very attractive to wildlife. The offer a very nice Visitor Center here as well as Logging Museum. The park is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. year round. A Michigan State Park Motor Vehicle Permit is required for entry. ($6 daily or $24 annually) Location / directions: Hartwick Pines is located in Crawford County, northeast of Grayling,, almost straight east of Traverse City and Kalkaska. In general, take I-75 to Exit 259 (north of Grayling), then northeast on M-93 three miles. From Travererse City and Kalkaska, you'll skip I-75. Take M-72 to Grayling. At the James Street / McClellan Street intersection in town, turn left heading north McClellan Street (this is also Business 75 / M-93). Go about 2.5 miles to the intersection with Hartwick Pines Road and turn right (heading northeast) -- you're still on M-93 and Business 75. After about 1.5 miles you'll cross under I76 (this is Exit 259). Here Business 75 ends and the road is called Hartwick Pines Road and M-93. Keep going -- three miles up is State Park Drive -- the main entrance to the park. • Aspen Trail 3 miles Web page • Au Sable River Trail 3 miles Web page • Bright and Glory Lakes Trail 0.25 miles Web page • Deer Run Trail 5 miles Web page • Old Growth Forest Trail 1.25 miles Web page • Mertz Grade Trail 2 miles • Weary Legs Trail 7.5 miles Web page HICKORY MEADOWS Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All Maybe 1.5 miles? Road Map Trail Map Web Page Managed by the Grand Traverse Conservation District. Located on the west side of Traverse City, the trails meander through meadows and upland forests. HOMESTEAD DAM on the BETSIE RIVER Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All Road Map Near Benzonia, take US-31 to Love Road to Dam Road to the Homestead Dam. Wooded, mostly float unmarked trail goes along the north shore of the Betsie River from the Homestead Dam to US-31. HOUDEK DUNES NATURAL AREA Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All Two connected loop trails, total of 1.5 miles. Less than an hour. Road Map Trail Map Web page Part of the Leelanau Conservancy. See their complete preserve map. Stands of bright, healthy white birches – many over a century old. Dunes of all types. Moderate hiking includes both woodsy and sandy trails, and few small slopes. Take M-22 five miles north of Leland. One mile past CR 626, look for a Houdek Dunes Conservancy sign and parking lot on left (west side) of raod. INTERLOCHEN-PINES NATURE TRAIL Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 1.0 miles Road Map Trail Map Web page A Michigan DNR trail. Inside the Interlochen State Park. Some old growth white and Norway pine that has never been cut, including one 150 feet tall, still stand along the trail JORDAN RIVER PATHWAY Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 18 miles in several loops of varying lengths Road Map Trail Map #1 Trail Map #2 Web page #1 Web page #2 Web page #3 A Michigan DNR trail. Web page #1 has a tiny map, too Moderate to rugged scenic hiking trail the Jordan Valley Pathway, that winds through the Mackinaw State Forest, and contains several loops of varying lengths. One loop begins at Deadman's Hill, which offers a spectacular vista of the surrounding countryside and river floodplain. A second breathtaking and popular vista is Landslide Overlook. 11.2 miles of this Pathway is used as part of the North Country National Scenic Trail. From northern most point of this Pathway, follow the North Country Trail 1.2 miles to connect with the Warner Creek Pathway. You will encounter the Jordan River and its tributaries several times along the hike, and be treated to "wistful vistas" of the Jordan River Valley. From the trailhead at Deadman’s Overlook to Pinney Bridge Campground, it's 8 miles in one direction and 10 in the other. River Road may be used as a crossover for day hikers to the other half of the loop trail. The Jordan Valley can be entered from from several points. The Pathyway has three main access points: 1) From Mancelona by driving eight miles north on M-66 to Pinney Bridge Road. Go east on Pinney Bridge Road and wathc for the campground and trail. 2) Go 11 miles north of Mancelona on US-131 past Alba to Deadman’s Hill Road. turn left (west) and follow the signs about two miles to the DNR parking area and Deadman's Hill Scenic Overlook. 3) To get to Landslide Scenic Overlook, drive 1.5 miles west of Alba to Harvey Road and then north 1.5 miles. KEHL LAKE NATURAL AREA Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 2 loops totaling 2 miles 1.5 hours to cover both trails Road Map Trail Map Web Site Part of the Leelanau Conservancy. Near the tip of Leelanau peninsula. Easy hiking in wonderful old woods along Kehl Lake. Now there's an observation deck overlooking marsh near north end of lake. Take M-201 north of Northport. After 2.5 miles, turn left (north) on Snyder Road. At the "T" with Sugar Bush Road, turn right (east). Follow Sugar Bush Road — it takes a sharp left turn to the North and becomes Kehl Road. Stay on Kehl Road. After 2 miles you'll pass Ottis Road on the right. Shortly past that, on the left, you'll see the Conservancy sign for Kehl Lake Natural Area and the parking area. LAKE ANN PATHWAY Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All Road Map Web page A Michigan DNR trail. Off Reynold Road, north of US-31, a few miles from Lake Ann. Back loop goes right next to early portion of the Platte River. • West section On the west side of Reynolds Road. Moderately hilly through the woods and goes by two small lakes and the Platte River. • East section On the east side of Reynolds Road. LAKE BLUFF TRAILS Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All Maybe 3 miles?? Road Map Web page Located at the Lake Bluff Audubon Center, a.k.a. Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary, there are two sets of trails: 1) On the west side of the street leading to the beach on Lake Michigan. 2) On the east side of the street there are three self-guided nature trails running through gently rolling forests, open fields, and wetlands. On the north side of Manistee at US-31 (and the Burger King), take Lakeshore Drive (M-110) north about 1.5 miles (going past the Orchard Beach State Park). The Center is located on the left (west) side of the road at 2890 Lakeshore Road. LEELANAU STATE PARK Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 8.5 miles Road Map Park / Trail Map Web page #1 Web page #2 Located at the tip of the little finger on the beautiful Leelanau Peninsula – the word "Leelanau" is the Native American word for "A Land of Delight" — the park has the Grand Traverse Lighthouse and Museum, a rustic campground along Lake Michigan, two mini cabins, 8.5 miles of hiking/skiing trails. and a picnic area. Petoskey stones can be found along the shoreline. The park’s one loop has cutoff spurs that allow you to divide the large loop into four smaller loops. Two additional spurs lead to the beach on Lake Michigan and to an overlook. A 0.4 mile loop wraps off the large loop on the east side. More than 5 miles of trails weave through the southern unit of the park. Two trails--Lake Michigan and Mud Lake Trail--are shown on the park's map boards, but the Maple Ridge Cutoff, Tamarack Cutoff, and the Pot-Hole Ridge Loop make for varying trail sizes from 0.8 mile to 3.2 miles. Directions: The southern section of Leelanau State Park is located about 3 miles north of Northport. Take County Road 629 north from Northport 3 miles to Densmore Road (Airport Road), then turn left and proceed a short ways to the parking lot. The northern section with the lighthouse is another 5 miles north on County Road 629. LEELANAU TRAIL Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 15.5 miles Road Map Trail Map Full TART Trail System Map Web Page One of the TART System Trails. See here for their complete list of trails. Connects Traverse City with Suttons Bay (the depot), and running through the last of Leelanau County's former railroad corridors, the Leelanau Trail stretches through rolling hills, lush forests, picturesque orchards, peaceful meadows, and an aquatic medley of streams, lakes and ponds. There are three trailheads along the trail: 1) On Cherry Bend Road. 2) On Fouch Road. 3) At 4th Street in Suttons Bay. Primarily a road bike path. The trail is currently paved for about 8.5 miles on the south end (M-72 to Lakeview Road), and unpaved (hard-packed dirt two-track) for about 7 miles on the north end. At its southern end point the trail connects with the TART Trail. LOST LAKE PATHWAY Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 6.3 miles Road Map Web site #1 Web site #2 A Michigan DNR trail. Relatively flat, sometimes sandy trail, trail through the woodlands. From the intersection of US-31 and Wildwood (called Gonder incorrectly on some maps) just east of Interlochen, go north on Wildwood about a mile and watch for parking lot on left. Park there and notice there's a trail headed north through the wood that leads to campground and main trail. Official trail head is located at the Lake Dubonnet State Forest Campground. MACKENZIE TRAIL Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 12 miles Road Map Maintained by the Manistee National Forest Service. Trail is a system of many easy loops and runs through the Manistee National Forest near the Caberfae Peaks Ski Area. Take M-55 either 15 miles west from M-115 near Cadillac, or 5 miles eeast of M-37 to Caberfae Road. Go north on Caberfae Road about 2 miles to the Caberfae Peaks Ski Area. The trailhead is located just west of the ski area down 38 Road about three quarters of a mile. At least in the winter, the trail connects with and is accessible from the Caberfae Peaks Ski Area. MALL TRAIL Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 2 miles Road Map Urban Trail System Map Full TART Trail System Map Web page One of the TART System Trails. See here for their complete list of trails. Primarily a road bike path. The paved Mall Trail connects downtown Traverse City residents with many commercial businesses and restaurants. The paved path parallels US-31 from 14th Street to South Airport Road near the Grand Traverse Mall. MANISTEE RIVER TRAIL Back to Trail List Manistee River Trail Association Web site Manistee River Trail / North Country Trail Loop Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 10 miles (one way) Road Map Trail Map Trail Map: use dashed line; shows roads, too. See Manistee River Trail / North Country Trail Loop. Goes along the east bank of the Manistee River from the Hodenpyl Dam south to Red Bridge (where Coates Highway east of out of Brethren crosses the river). The trail stays close to the river (or outside east bows) the whole time. There are several small waterfalls alone the way. Foot traffic only. On the north end, there is parking at Hodenpyl Dam. On the south end, there is parking and potable water at Red Bridge, (Note: There's a section of the North Country Trail that goes along this same portion of the river, but on the west ridge along the river, making for one of the best backpacking loops in the state, about twenty miles. The two trails are joined on the north end just shy of the Hodenpyl Dam by what is know as "The Little Mac." This suspension bridge is by far one of the most amazing foot bridges of any hiking trail, a must see. The two trails are joined on the south end by Red Bridge.) River Road (gravel) on the west side of the river is a good shuttle road, if needed. One can also user Beers / Marilla Rd / Coates Hwy as a paved shuttle route (takes about the same travel time). See also the Maps and guide to the North Country Trail from the Marilla Trail head to Croton, Michigan. Covers Wexford, Manistee, Mason and Newaygo Counties. MANISTEE RIVERWALK Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 1.4 miles 40 minutes one way. Road Map Web page #1 Web page #2 This urban pathway (boardwalk / sidewalk) runs along the south side of the Manistee River behind River Street's quaint Victorian shops in the downtown area and goes from just east of US-31 to the Lake Michigan beach, where the river empties into the lake. Extend the "trip" and walk out to the pier to the beacon light on Lake Michigan. Along the way are mile markers, benches, picnic areas, interpretive signs, private docks, drawbridges, charter fishing docks, nearby businesses, and boats large and small traveling the river. There are lights at the eastern section, so you could easily stroll the downtown sections after dark on a summer evening. MISSAUKEE MOUNTAIN XC TRAILS Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 10 km (6.2 miles) Road Map The cross-country ski trails at Missaukee Mountain are open for walking during the off-season. From Lake City (which is about 10 miles NE of Cadillac on M-66/M-55) travel north approximately 4 miles out of Lake City on M-66 to get to Missaukee Mountain. About an hour from Traverse City. MITCHELL-HERITAGE NATURE TRAIL Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 2.5 miles Road Map Web page A Michigan DNR trail. Along the NW corner of Lake Cadillac, the trail is mostly a woodchip path with bridges and boardwalks for an easy hike around the wetland areas. and has two access points: 1) Behind the Carl T. Johnson Hunting & Fishing Center, part of William Mitchell State Park on M-115 near Cadillac at the west end of Lake Cadillac. 2) At the west end of Kenwood Heritage Park (NE of Mitchell State Park on Lake Cadillac). MUNCIE LAKES PATHWAY Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 11.5 miles, with 5 loops ranging from 0.95 to 5.35 miles long. Road Map Web page #1 Web page #2 A Michigan DNR trail. Easy hikimg trails that wander past small lakes )Muncie Lakes system) and skirt the banks of the swift-flowing river with overlooks of the Boardman Valley. 13 miles SE of Traverse City via Garfield Ave, Hammond Rd, High Lake Rd, Supply Rd, and then Rennie Lake Road. NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All Web Site This is a 4600 mile trail across many states. This Web page covers only a portion of it in Michigan. Dell Road to Walton See here for details. M37 to Baxter Bridge See here for details. Beers Road to M-37 See here for details. Beers Road loop 3 mile loop 1.5 hours Road Map A nice loop if you just want a picturesque short hike. You'll make a big big triangle with the North County Trail, the North County / Mansitee River connector trail, and Beers Road. You can start this loop in two places (and go in either direction): 1. North County Trail Trailhead (with parking area) — on the south side of Beers Road, about 2.5 miles west of Marilla Road near Marilla. Then make a big triangle... • Take the North County Trail south around a mile to the interection with North County / Mansitee River connector trail — this is a wider trail on an old railraod bed heading gently downhill. • Follow the connector trail northeast around a mile to Beers Road. • Take Beers Road west 0.6 miles back to North County Trail trail head and parking lot. 2. Hodenpyl Dam Road — About 3 miles west of Marilla Road on Beers Road you'll intersect with Hodenpyl Dam Road. Turn right and 350' on tthe right is a sign for the North County Trail. Park there. Road Map. The trial here is actually the North County / Mansitee River connector trail — it connects to the main North County Trail up on the west ridge of the Manistee River. a. If you want a steady uphill climb most of the way, • Take the North County / Mansitee River first around a mile southwset to the North County Trail. • North on the NCT past the trailhead to Beers Road ª East down Beers Road and back to your car at Hodenpyl Dam Road. b. If you want to get the uphill out of the way first, and then walk downhill for the rest (and majority) of the trip: • Walk west 0.8 miles on Beers Road up the hill to the North County Trail Trailhead. • Take the North County Trail south around a mile to the interection with North County / Mansitee River connector trail — this is a wider trail on an old railraod bed heading gently downhill. • Follow the connector trail northeast over a mile, going parallel to Beers Road near the end, to your car on Hodenpyl Dam Road Hodenpyl Dam (Beers Road) to Red Bridge (Coates Highway) 9.1 miles one way/ Road Map Trail Map Trail Map: see solid back line; shows roads, too. See Manistee River Trail / North Country Trail Loop. Goes along the west ridge along the Manistee River. North trail head and parking lot: on the south side of Beers Road, about 2.5 miles west of Marilla Road near Marilla. The Upper River Road Trail head is located off of Coates Highway, west of the river and Red Bridge. There is parking at Red Bridge. The trail stays high on ridge above river the whole time. Mountain bikes and pack animals are allowed. (Note: the Manistee River Trail goes long this same portion of the river, but on the east side the river, making for one of the best backpacking loops in the state, about twenty miles. The two trails are joined on the north end just shy of the Hodenpyl Dam by what is know as "The Little Mac." This suspension bridge is by far one of the most amazing foot bridges of any hiking trail, a must see. The two trails are joined on the south end by Red Bridge, where Coates Highway out of Brethren crosses the river.) River Road (gravel) on the west side of the river is a good shuttle road, if needed. One can also user Beers / Marilla Rd / Coates Hwy as a paved shuttle route (takes about the same travel time). See also the Maps and guide to the North Country Trail from the Marilla Trail head to Croton, Michigan. Covers Wexford, Manistee, Mason and Newaygo Counties. Red Bridge to Dilling Road 5.8 miles Trail Map Trail Map: see solid back line, lower left area. See also the Maps and guide to the North Country Trail from the Marilla Trail head to Croton, Michigan. Covers Wexford, Manistee, Mason and Newaygo Counties. Several sections beyond (south) of these... See the Maps and guide to the North Country Trail from the Marilla Trail head to Croton, Michigan. Covers Wexford, Manistee, Mason and Newaygo Counties. These will be detailed later, but the online guide just above should give you all you need. NORTH MANITOU ISLAND (Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore) Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 17 miles at least on official paths. Road Map Trail Map #1 Trail Map #2 Trail Map #3 Web page #1 Web site #2 Web site $3 Web site #4 Web page #5 Web site #6 Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The island is accessible by private boat or passenger ferry operated by Manitou Island Transit available in Fishtown at Leland. North Manitou Island is 7-3/4 miles long by 4-1/4 miles wide and has 20 miles of shoreline. The highest point on the island is in the northwest corner, 1,001 feet above sea level or 421 feet above Lake Michigan. The hiking terrain varies from sandy beaches to gravel and boulder-surfaced slopes, as well as the traditional dirt path through the woods. OLD BALDY (In the Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve) Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All Shortest trail – maybe a mile, one way. Other trails are longer. 25 minutes one way ? Road Map Trail Map Web page On the west part of the Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve, west (and north) of M-22. Main entrance is on the "S" turn on M-22 between Joyfield Road and Arcadia Lookout. Hike the two-track (seen immediately as you turn off of M-22) for the straightest route to the Old Baldy. There are other trails from the parking there for a longer hike. OLD INDIAN TRAIL (Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore) Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 2 loops, each about 2.5 miles 2 hours round trip? Road Map Trail Map Web page Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. On M-22 just north of Crystal Lake a few miles. has three main paths, from easy to moderate. Mostly on the woods. All paths join near the end and lead to Lake Michigan overlook and beach. OLD MISSION POINT PARK Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 7.5 miles of trails in a few loops Road Map Trail Map Web Site Located smack dab on the 45th parallel at the tip of the Old Mission Peninsula, includes the Old Mission Point Lighthouse and Lake Michigan beach access. ORCHARD BEACH NATURE TRAILS Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 2.5 miles in several loops. Road Map Trail Map Web page A Michigan DNR trail. On the west side of Lakeshore Drive, enter across from the driveway to the Orchard Beach State Park, 2064 N. Lakeshore Drive (M-110), about a mile north ot US-31 in Manistee. (Head north at the Burger King). PETE'S WOODS (In the Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve) Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 1.5 mile loop Road Map Trail Map Web page In the northeast part of the Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve. On Swamp Road, just south of Joyfield Road. Really nice rolling wooded terrain. PLATTE PLAINS TRAIL (Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore) Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All Several loops totaling 14.7 miles Road Map Trail Map Web page Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Mostly flat, and mostly in the woods, and goes along a Deer Lake, Bass Lake, Otter Lake, Otter Creek, and in the dunes by Lake Michigan. PLATTE SPRINGS PATHWAY Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 1.5 mile loop (with sub- loops. (Web site says 2.5 miles) Road Map Web page A Michigan DNR trail. Trailhead located at Platte River State Forest Campground (east of Honor, on east part of Goose Road south of US-31). Trail starts off the campground road where road is very near the Platte River. Walk 100 feet and you cross the to river get to the bulk of the trail. Expect water to be at least a foot deep in deepest sections. As you cross, move to the right (downstream) a little to stay on harder, sandier river bottom. Other areas can be very soggy. There are lots of springs along this trail, but for the most part the trail avoids them by going around them. With the springs and soggy ground on this side of the river, there were a lot more bugs (mosquitos) than just across the river in the same woods. There are two few farily short, steep hills as you move from walking along the river to walking along a ridge, and the trail has many small ups and downs. The trail is not used a lot, so there are lots of leaves covering the trail, and little bit of treefall across the trial along the river. Blue dots and plastic XC trail markers on trees mark the way. It's sometimes a little hard to find your way for a moment with the leaves covering the trail. There are 7 sign posts along the way that help. POWER ISLAND Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All Note that being an island, water transportation is required. 11 miles Road Map (has the wrong island name) Road Map #2 Web page Power Island is also known as Marion Island and Ford Island, and many online maps have ithe wrong or an old name.Also, connected to Power Island by an isthmus on the northeast tip, is Bassett Island, which is really a small islet with a handful of campsites. Power Island sits off Bowers Harbor (on Old Mission Peninsula) in West Grand Traverse Bay north of Traverse City. Being an island, water transportation is required. You can easily kayak over in about an hour; it's about around 5-7 miles round trip depending on your route. See Paddling from Bowers Harbor to Power Island. Provides a great day trip or overnight trip for beginner paddlers. (Is there access from the mainland at the closest point that's less that 1 mile away?) To get to the launch site, head north on Highway 37 about 5 miles out from the base of Old Mission Peninsula. Follow the signs to Bowers Harbor, turning left on Seven Hills Road, then left again onto Peninsula Drive. The public boat ramp (N 44° 53.72' W 085° 31.47') is just off Peninsula Drive on Neah-ta-wanta Road. Adequate parking and a porta-john toilet are available at the site. From the boat ramp head southwest to Power Island. After about 1 mile you (can) exit the shelter of Bowers Harbor and head into the west arm of Grand Traverse Bay. If you follow the north shore of the harbor rather than heading straight to the island, watch out for the shallow sand- and boulder bar that extends out from Tucker Point. At mile 2.5: Crossing to the east side of Power Island, you come to a dock and sand beach (N 44° 51.92' W 085° 34.27') that is very popular with other boaters for day use. Near the Power Island dock, you will find hiking trails that allow access to much of the 200-acre island, which is a nature preserve maintained by Grand Traverse County. The island has a dock, swimming beach, and approximately 11 miles of hiking trails that weave through the island's interior. It is filled with a beautiful stand of northern hardwoods, including beech, sugar maple, basswood and red oak, as well as more than 250 plant species. Wildlife includes red fox and bobcat who prey on such small mammals as the meadow vole, woodland deer mouse and short-tailed shrew. PYATT LAKE NATURE PRESERVE Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 0.83 loop Road Map Trail Map Web page Part of the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. See their complete nature preserve map. The dune ridge located here – a regionally unique habitat – is known as wooded dune and swale. These glacial “tracks” make Pyatt Lake Nature Preserve a living laboratory for geology buffs! Just 20 minutes north of Traverse City on Old Mission Peninsula. Take Peninsula Dr. north about 10 miles. Just past Bowers Harbor Marina, turn left on Neahtawanta Rd. and follow it 1/2 mile to Pyatt Road. Turn right and 1/4 mile down Pyatt Rd is the parking area. PYRAMID POINT TRAIL (Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore) Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments 2.7 miles loop with a short spur to a lookout point high over Lake Michigan. Road Map Trail Map Web page Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Hilly trail leads to a lookout at the top of Pyramid Point. Mostly in the woods, some part in meadow on on sand. Dunes to the east of Pyramid Point are fun to explore. RAILROAD POINT NATURAL AREA Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 1/2 mile round trip (parking lot to point and back) Road Map Web Page Part of the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. See their complete nature preserve map. The high ridge promontory east of Outlet Creek on the SE shore of Crystal Lake has been known locally as "Railroad Point" ever since the Toledo Ann Arbor & North Michigan Railroad established service between Frankfort and Beulah in the 1890's. The largest undeveloped parcel left on Crystal Lake, Railroad Point Natural Area offers a unique and spectacular view from the top of its towering bluff. The site is especially delightful for hikers in the spring due to an abundance of wildflowers. Take US-31 South, just past Beulah turn right on M-115 then right on Mollineaux Road. The Natural Area is 1/2 mile down with a small parking area on the right. This property is owned by Benzie County. RANSOM LAKE TRAIL Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All From parking lots new Lake Ann Road, 1.7 miles round trip. 45 minutes to an hour. Road Map Trail Map Web site #1 Web site #2 Web site #3 Part of the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. See their complete nature preserve map. From US-31 south of Lake Ann, take route 665 (Lake Ann Road) north about 4 miles and watch for a blue Ransom Lake sign. Parking is there on the right side. The trail follows the Ransom Creek for 0.3 miles, then goes around the lake (1.3 mile loop). Owned by Almira Township. REFFITT NATURE PRESERVE Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 1.7 mile loop 45 minutes Road Map Trail Map Web page Part of the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. See their complete nature preserve map. Two entry points: 1) From the west end — enter at the east side of Three Mile Road near Parsons. It starts on the south side of the tracks (the north side of the railroad tracks is the TART bicycle trail) 2) From the east end — Off Four Mile Road at the west end of Pine Drive. The trail passes through hardwoods and includes a boardwalk over marshy areas and creeks. SAND LAKES QUIET AREA Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 11 mines Road Map Web Site #1 Web Site #2 Between Kalkaska and Traverse City south of M-72. From Williamsburg, drive east on M-72 to Broomhead Road. Turn right (south) and continue about 3.5 miles to the Sand Lakes parking area on the left (east) side of the road. Easy to moderate hiking. It has five marl lakes surrounded by rolling hills of oak-pine forest. SHAUGER HILL TRAIL (Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore) Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 2.4 mile loop Road Map Trail Map Web page Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Moderately hilly trail through the woods. Access via the Piece Stocking Scenic Drive off M-109 north of Empire. SHORE-TO-SHORE TRAIL Back to Trail List Michigan Trail Riders Association Web Site Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments Look for this trail mark: 220-mile trail across the lower Michigan connects the town of Empire, on Lake Michigan, with the Lake Huron community of Oscoda. Web Site Michigan's Shore-to-Shore riding / hiking trail (also known as The Michigan Riding and Hiking Trail) stretches east and west from Lake Huron (near Oscoda) to Lake Michigan (at Empire) and north and south from Grayling to Mackinac. Information is available through the Michigan Trail Riders Association. Basic map and info. This is one of the few trails in the Midwest offering a long-distance hike / ride complete with established trail camps along the way. The trail features campgrounds, complete with privies and wells, at approximately 18 to 25 mile intervals. Most of the camps overlook lakes or rivers. Around Traverse City, the trail cuts through Lake Dubonnet, Muncie Lakes, the Sand Lakes Quiet Area, and then heads north of Kalkaska before continuing eastward. There's also a southern spur that goes down to Cadillac, and a northern spur that ends east of Indian River. The North Country Trail joins the Shore-to-Shore trail for a short distance north of Kalkaska. The trail passes under Interstate 75 north of Grayling and continues eastward to follow the scenic AuSable river on toward its destination, AuSable just south of Oscoda. Hikers need to be aware of the use of the trail by horseback riders, but the trail is open for all users except bicyclists. The trail is easy to hike as it follows roads and well-marked pathways. Although the trail is fairly "urban," it avoids the tourist destinations of Michigan's north country. Its scenery—some of the most beautiful the state offers—ranks highest on the list of special attractions. SILVER CREEK PATHWAY Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 4 mile loop Just under 2 hours. Road Map Trail map Web page #1 Web page #2 Brochure with road and trail maps A Michigan DNR trail. Silver Creek Pathway is in Lake County, just south of Manistee and Wexford Counties, within the Pere Marquette State Forest and is maintained by the Michigan DNR. There is no fee to park at or hike this trail. This well-marked loop trail provides an intimate experience with the Pine River, as it parallels both sides of the river offering many access points, a few ups and downs, and several great vistas along the way. The trail crosses the Pine River at Silver Creek Campground footbridge at the south and the Lincoln Bridge footbridge at the north. You can begin your hike from either end of the loop via the two access points: (see Road Map, of course). 1) South End: Approacing from the south – from the village of Luther, take State Road north. about 3 miles. The access and campground at the south end of the loop is directly west of the 9-Mile Road crossing at the Silver Creek State Forest Campground. Approacing from the north – from Hoxeyville (SE of M-55 and M-37) take 11 1/4 Road south to State Road. Take State Road south to 9 Mile Road. The access and campground at the south end of the loop is directly west of the 9-Mile Road crossing at the Silver Creek State Forest Campground. 2) North End: Approacing from the north – from Hoxeyville (SE of M-55 and M-37) take 11 1/4 Road south to State Road. Take State Road south to 10-Mile Rd. and turn west go maybe 1/2 mile, and park where the road dead-ends at the Pine River. Approacing from the south – from the village of Luther, take State Road north. about 4 miles to 10-Mile Rd. and turn west go maybe 1/2 mile, and park where the road dead-ends at the Pine River. SKEGEMOG SWAMP PATHWAY Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 2.2 main pathway, round trip. Supposedly 4 miles of both marked and unmarked trails are in this area. One hour for the main pathway, round trip. Road Map Web page #1 Web page #2 Web page #3 The path leads to the Skegemog Lake Wildlife Area, which is part of the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. See their complete nature preserve map. From Traverse City, take US 31 north to Acme, turn right (east) on M-72 and go 8 miles to Hill Road, which veers of the the left. Follow Hill Rd. to Rapid City Rd, turn left (north) and go 2.3 miles, and look for the sign and parking area for Skegemog Swamp Pathway on the left-hand (west) side. From Kalkaska, take M-72 west to Rapid City Rd, turn righ (north) and go 3 miles, and look for the sign and parking area for Skegemog Swamp Pathway on the left-hand (west) side. From the parking lot: • Walk a short distance west through the woods, • Take the abandoned railroad grade trail straight south about 1 mile to the footbridge on the right near where Janis Creek goes under the trail. • Cross the footbridge and follow the boardwalk which leads west about 0.1 miles through the swamp/forest, paralleling Janis Creek, to a small observation tower — it offers a great view of Skegemog Lake and its surrounding wetlands. While on the boardwalk, it is advised to stay on the path in that "soft-bottomed" swamp. Supposedly there are a total of 4 miles of trails (marked and unmarked) here. Two unmakred trails leading west from the railroad trail were noticed. SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments ALL Official Trails: • Alligator Hill Trail • Bay View Trail • Cottonwood Trail • Dunes Trail to Lake Michigan • Empire Bluff Trail • Good Harbor Bay Trail • Old Indian Trail • Platte Plains Trail • Pyramid Point Trail • Shauger Hill Trail • Sleeping Bear Point Trail • Windy Moraine Trail Islands: • North Manitou Island • South Manitou Island Unofficial (Unmarked) Trails: • Crystal Lake Hills • Tweddle and Treat Farm Area Road Map Map #2 Main Web Site Hiking Trails The National Lakeshore stretches along Lake Michigan from just north of Frankfort to well east of Glen Arbor. Includes the Sleeping Bear Dunes, the world's largest moving sand dunes. There are over 100 miles of hiking trails. 12 official trails, and many unofficial (unmarked) ones, 2 of which are covered on this Web page, and 2 islands – all listed to the left. SLEEPING BEAR POINT TRAIL (Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore) Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site All 2.8 mile loop. 0.5 mile spur to Lake Michigan. Road Map Trail Map Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Loop goes through forest at dunes edge, and takes you atop the northern point of the dunes. 3/4 of trail in the sand. Also includes 0.5 mile spur to Lake Michigan just west of trail head. Terrific views. SOUTH MANITOU ISLAND (Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore) Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 7 miles at least on official paths. Road Map Trail Map Web Page #1 Web page #2 Web site #3 Web page #5 Web site #6 Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The roughly 3 mile long by 3 mile wide island is accessible by private boat or passenger ferry operated by Manitou Island Transit available in Fishtown at Leland. Home of the famous South Manitou Lighthouse. This 100 foot lighthouse tower, active from 1871 to 1958, marked the location of the only natural harbor between here and Chicago. Old Growth Cedars – Tucked away on the southwest corner of the island is a grove of virgin white cedar trees. One of the fallen trees showed 528 growth rings! Off the south shore is the shipwreck of the Francisco Morazan. The hiking terrain varies from sandy beaches to gravel and boulder-surfaced slopes, as well as the traditional dirt path through the woods. STATE HOSPITAL TRAILS behind Munson & G.T. Commons Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All A few miles, at least Road Map Web page #1 Web page #2 These trails seem to have no official name, I've seen State Trails, Munson Trails, and State Hospital Trails. These trials occupy the woods and hills behind (west of) Munson Hospital, Grand Traverse Commons, and the former State Hospital. The 480 acres are most commonly referred to as the State Hospital property, referring to when the Grand Traverse Commons buildings were a state psychiatric hospital. The trails have no official Web site, but we found a few pages with some information about them, as shown. "The trails are really lovely back there and someone has done a lot of work putting in little bridges, steps, and some trail signs. In a few hundred feet you have left the parking lots behind and entered a world defined by wooded paths, a winding creek and fields of meadow grass." "A highlight — an amazing sculpture of fallen trees that create a most engaging natural jungle gyms. The gray trunks and branches weave among one another in such a graceful yet sturdy way that they literally invite the young and old to climb all over them — a must-see for kids of all ages." "It's a little easy to get turned around but not to worry, all trails ultimately lead back to the Commons' roads and parking lots." There are several access points: 1. Munson Hospital, Parking Lot K. 2. In Traverse City, take 11th street east of US-31 past Elmwood and take the first left (Silver Dr). Turn right on Blue Dr., left on Gray Drive and park at the end. Trails take off from here into the woods. Road Map 3. In Traverse City, take 11th street east of US-31 past Elmwood,, take the first left (Silver Dr) and keep to the left and drive by the school on the gravel road to the barns. Trails take off up the hill and also into the woods. Road Map 4. A fourth area is further up the gravel road from the barns. This will take you to the west side of the school where you can park. Trails lead off from here and into the woods just opposite the school. Road Map 5. A new parking access area, which takes you to the same trails, is out west Front St. (N. Long Lake Rd) just south of Cedar Run. Road Map TART TRAIL Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments 10 miles Road Map Urban Trail System Map TART Trail Down- town Detail Full TART Trail System Map Web page One of the TART System Trails. See here for their complete list of trails. Runs from at M-72 (Bates Road) in Acme (east end) to M-22/M-72 Intersection in Traverse City (west end). This paved trail runs along Grand Traverse Bay through downtown Traverse City neighborhoods and includes the Mitchell Creek watershed. TART Trail is a favorite of bicyclists, runners, walkers, and in-line skaters. The eastern trail section from M-72 to Lautner Road is 2 miles, then the trail leapfrogs to Bunker Hill Road and continues for 8.4 miles into Traverse City. At its western end point the TART Trail connects to the Leelanau Trail, which runs north to Suttons Bay. THREE MILE TRAIL Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 2 miles Road Map Urban Trail System Map Full TART Trail System Map Web page One of the TART System Trails. See here for their complete list of trails. Goes along Three Mile Road from the State Park beach on US 31 to South Airport Road. Phase 2 (likely happen in 2010) will extend the trail from South Airport Road to Hammond Road. TRAPP FARM NATURE PRESERVE Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All Road Map Trail Map Web page Part of the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. See their complete nature preserve map. Flat trail through the woods. Main loop has 1600' boardwalk and crosses over Cold Creek. South trail plus main loop 1.9 miles (round trip) On Narrow Gauge Road just east of US-31, Beulah. East trail plus main loop 1.1 miles (round trip) On Eldridge Road just south and east of US-31, Beulah. TWEEDLE & TREAT FARM AREA (Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore) Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All Road Map Web page Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Unofficial, unmarked trail. At Norconk/Stormer Road intersection with M-22, take Norconk Road (called Treat Road on Road Map) west about 1/2 mile to Tweddle Farm. Park at the corner, and walk west on the access road to the former Treat Farm. From here, adventurous hikers will find trails to the southwest leading up maybe 1/2 mile to the Lake Michigan bluffs. UPPER HERRING LAKE NATURE PRESERVE Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All Maybe 1 mile, one-way.   Road Map Trail Map Web page Part of the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. See their complete nature preserve map. There is a long two-track trail to a boardwalk. The boardwalk goes through a marsh to several ponds. VASA PATHWAY Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All A series of loops (3K, 5K, 10K, 25K), as well as an extensive network of unmarked trails. Road Map Trail Map #1 Trail Map $2 Full TART Trail System Map Web page #1 Web site #2 One of the TART System Trails. See here for their complete list of trails. Also a Michigan DNR trail. Used by cross country skiers, runners, hikers, mountain bikers, walkers, and naturalist's year round. Here you'll find a series of loops (3K, 5K, 10K, 25K) that offer a variety of challenges from easy to difficult. Maybe the real highlight of VASA is the extensive network of unmarked trails. These trails spider through the property and conservatively offer another 30 miles of trail. US-31 to Bunker Hill Rd (just south of M-72), then RIGHT on Bartlett, and LEFT into trailhead parking area. WARNER CREEK PATHWAY Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 3.8 mile loop Road Map Trail Map #1 Trail Map #2 Web page #1 A Michigan DNR trail. This easy to moderate pathway provides general access to the Jordan Valley area. The north and west part of the trail are part of the North Country Trail. From the loop's SW point follow the North Country Trail.1.2 miles to connect with the Jordan River Pathway at its northern most point. 9 miles north of Alba... Take US-131 north of Alba to M-32. Take M-32 west about 1.5 miles – there's a parking lot there, and watch for North Country Trail crossing. WHALEBACK NATURAL AREA Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All Close to a mile, one way? 1.5 hours Road Map Web page Part of the Leelanau Conservancy. See their complete preserve map. Spectacular views from towering bluffs above Lake Michigan and varied terrain which hosts unusual communities of plants and wildlife. A challenging steep accent trail through hardwoods takes you to a flat 3/4 mile hilltop loop trail. South of Leland, on M-22, go 0.8 miles north M-204 you'll find a sign for the Whaleback Area at an unmarked road (south of Oxford Drive) on the west side of the road. Go a few hundred feet, there's a gravel parking lot for the area on the right. WINDY MORAINE TRAIL (Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore) Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All 1.5 mile loop About an hour Road Map Trail Map Web page Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Moderately hilly trail through woods and meadows. From the Windy Moraine Overlook, you can see Glen Lake, Lake Michigan, and the Sleeping Bear Dunes. ZETTERBERG PRESERVE at POINT BETSIE Back to Trail List Trail / Section Length Hiking Time Road Map Trail Map Web Site Comments All Road Map Web page Part of The Nature Conservancy. Point Betsie is a dynamic mosaic of shifting sand dunes, interdunal wetlands, boreal forest and sandy Lake Michigan beaches. This globally-imperiled habitat provides a place where threatened species can thrive. Ponds among the dunes swell and shrink with the water levels in Lake Michigan, attracting migrating birds such as the peregrine falcon and nesting and migrating songbirds and shorebirds. Open to the public. Point Betsie Preserve is about 4.5 miles north of Frankfort off of M-22 (at the nothwest corner of Crystal Lake). At Point Betsie Road, turn left (west) and follow it for 0.5 miles to the wooden preserve sign on the left (south) side of the road. You can park on the roadside by the sign, or drive to the end of the road near the lighthouse and walk back to the preserve sign. A trail starts near the sign. Still to be added... Back to Trail List Manistee River... Manistee Trail High Rollaways (along Manistee River) http://www.dnr.state.mi.us/publications/pdfs/wildlife/viewing guide/nlp/41Manistee/index.htm http://members.tripod.com/halbertri/hikes.htm#Manistee http://members.tripod.com/halbertri/nct.htm http://www.dnr.state.mi.us/publications/pdfs/wildlife/viewing guide/nlp/41Manistee/index.htm http://www.thepineriver.com/files_88232jk/pdf/cm_ncnst_seg1_trail.pdf http://www.thepineriver.com/files_88232jk/pdf/cm_manisteeriver_trail_txtonly.pdf http://www.thepineriver.com/files_88232jk/pdf/cm_manisteeriver_trail.pdf Meet at the old US-131 Campground at 10 A.M. and hike west for a couple of hours until we find a beautiful lunch spot overlooking the river. We will have a leisurely lunch and then hike back. If the weather is threatening, call Bob to make sure the trip is still on. (231) 941-0268. Directions to old 131 Campground: Head southeast of TC via Supply Road or M-113, and turn right (south) on US-131. One mile south of the intersection of M-113 and US-131, there will be a sign for the State Forest Campground. Turn right and then an immediate left so you are heading south on Old 131. Follow the signs about 2 miles towards the campground; go straight to the parking area. We will begin hiking from the NCT bulletin board across from the outhouses. Manistee River Trail – Seaton Creek Campground runs along the east side of the Manistee River before connecting to the North Country Trail. http://www.dnr.state.mi.us/publications/pdfs/wildlife/viewing guide/nlp/41Manistee/index.htm Manistee River Trail: This scenic foot path meanders along the Manistee River between Red Bridge and the Hodenpyle Dam (approximately 10 miles,) with trail heads at Red Bridge, River Road near the foot bridge, and Seaton Creek Campground. There are a variety of other places to access this trail along the east side of the river. The Manistee River Trail connects to the North Country Trail for a nice backpacking loop (21 miles.) North Country Trail http://www.thepineriver.com/files_88232jk/pdf/cm_ncnst_seg1_trail.pdf North Country National Scenic Trail (when finished, will extend 4,000 miles from New York to North Dakota. http://www.northcountrytrail.org/explore/focus/jordan.htm North Country Trail (more of) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Country_National_Scenic_Trail http://members.tripod.com/halbertri/nct.htm http://www.northcountrytrail.org/explore/ex_milp/milp.htm Hodenpyl to Red Bridge: the NCT (west side) offers more vertical than the Manistee Trial (east site) for those seeking a good workout. North Country Trail: Jump on board sections of the North Country Trail in several locations around the greater Cadillac area including: US 131 north of the Manistee River (state forest Campground); north of Baxter Bridge along the river, heading west; west of Red Bridge on Coates Highway; near Udell Hills in Wellston; and Beers Road in Marilla. You will find a variety of lengths along this linear trail to suit your style. Each section is well marked with blue blazes. Backpacking and camping is popular along this trail. Contact the North Country Trail Association or U.S. Forest Service (231) 775-8539 for more information. North Country Trail http://www.northcountrytrail.org/explore/ex_milp/milp.htm Advanced and expert riders have access to some of the very best mountain biking in all the midwest on the four stretches of the North Country Trail. The trail is located in the Manistee National Forest between the Udell Hills area near Wellston and Beers Road near Marilla. Nearly 26 miles of gorgeous, challenging single track, McMonagle calls one of these stretches "one of the primo rides in the state for advanced riders". Mountain bikers should be aware of the delicate situation on this trail. There are some organizations that would like to see these sections closed to mountain bikers. The Forest Service has been cooperative and keeps the trail open to bikers, but only responsible riding and participation in the trail maintenance days will ensure it will stay open to them. For more information on the North Country Trail, contact the Cadillac Ranger District office at (231) 775-2421 North Branch of the Boardman River This is a beautiful section of the North Country Trail, located not far from the intersection of Supply Road and Williamsburg Road. The trail follows the river very closely and there is shelter from the cold winter winds. 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