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The Best Backpacking in Ann Arbor

Looking for the best backpacking in Ann Arbor? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Ann Arbor. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top backpacking spots in and near Ann Arbor

  • Pinckney, Michigan

    Blind Lake Loop

    10.56 mi / 860 ft gain
    Finding a quiet, relatively secluded place to backpack can be difficult in Southeastern Michigan. However, backpacking at Blind Lake in the Pinckney State Park is a fantastic option for those searching. Blind Lake is accessible by a 7 mile hike in from Silver Lake, but can be approached from seve...
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  • Grass Lake, Michigan

    Waterloo-Pinckney Trail

    34.77 mi / 2953 ft gain
    Waterloo-Pinckney Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Grass Lake, Michigan.
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