Mesick

Day 1:  Arrive at Seaton Creek Campground and pay for parking for the number of nights you plan on hiking the loop. For this particular trip, I hiked the loop in 2.5 days and 2 nights.  Hike 1.4 miles from Seaton Creak Campground to a suspension footbridge on the banks of the Manistee River. At this point, take the Manistee River Trail and follow the Manistee River downstream. This stretch of...

Manistee River: Hodenpyl Dam to Rainbow Bend is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Mesick, Michigan.

Starting at the Red Bridge River Access Area just off North Coates Hwy (about 8 miles east of Brethren, Michigan) there is a small parking lot opposite of the trailhead where you can leave your car. The trail is part of the North Country Trail (NCT) so it is well marked with signs leading the way. The hike begins through trees and some rolling hills and you are soon rewarded with incredible vie...

This trail is perfect for backpacking, hiking, trail running, snow shoeing, or cross country skiing! The North Country Trail in the Manistee River section is 19.8 miles long, out and back. Depending on the distances you plan to cover, the trail ranges from beginner - advanced use. Given the elevation gain, make sure that all in your party are of able physical health.Dogs are allowed on the trai...

Park at the High Rollway Observation Deck in Kingsley. There's actually two parking lots that you will come to on a dirt road. I suggest parking at the eastern most lot (drive straight instead of making a final right turn). There are two primary wooden platform lookouts near the parking lots. Be sure to stop at both. Continue hiking west and you will come to even more expansive views on the tra...

Manistee River Trail South is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Harrietta, Michigan.

North Country Trail: Manistee River Section is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Harrietta, Michigan.

Pine River Kayak is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Wellston, Michigan.

Michigan Legacy Art Park is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Thompsonville, Michigan.