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Camp in the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness
Free Soil, Michigan
4.6
The Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area is located south of Manistee along an extremely isolated shoreline. Most hikers prefer to camp two nights along the shores of Lake Michigan, but some choose to call the dunes home for weeks at a time. This is an area of backwoods camping, where sites can be established either in the woods or on sand dunes. It is also known for its hammock camping, which allow...
Nordhouse Dunes Extended Backpacking Loop
Free Soil, Michigan
14.26 mi
/ 781 ft gain
Nordhouse Dunes Extended Backpacking Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ludington, Michigan.
Logging Trail
Free Soil, Michigan
2.66 mi
/ 203 ft gain
Logging Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ludington, Michigan.
Lost Lake and Lighthouse Trail
Free Soil, Michigan
4.9 mi
/ 299 ft gain
Lost Lake and Lighthouse Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Free Soil, Michigan.
Hike Island Trail
Free Soil, Michigan
4 mi
Start at the Hamlin Beach House and make your way down the dirt path until you hit marker #12. Take a right and the trail will become a boardwalk for roughly 3/4 of a mile until you hit marker #10. Continue on from there for another 3/4 of a mile until you hit the trail shelter where you can relax and take a break. From there you will turn around and head back the same way you came.
Lost Lake and Island Loop Trail
Free Soil, Michigan
1.91 mi
/ 141 ft gain
Lost Lake and Island Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ludington, Michigan.
Ridge Trail, Island Trail, and Lost Lake Trail Loop
Free Soil, Michigan
5.9 mi
/ 548 ft gain
Ridge Trail, Island Trail, and Lost Lake Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ludington, Michigan.
Sable River and Skyline Trail Loop
Ludington, Michigan
1.5 mi
/ 138 ft gain
Sable River and Skyline Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Ludington, Michigan.
Ludington Lighthouse Trail
Free Soil, Michigan
5 mi
/ 325 ft gain
Ludington Lighthouse Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Ludington, Michigan.
Places to stay
Free Soil, Michigan
Lake Michigan At Manistee
Overview
Lake Michigan Campground is perched on the shores of Lake Michigan, 15 miles south of Manistee. The area creates an incredible s...
Baldwin, Michigan
Bowman Bridge
Overview
Bowman Bridge Campground is perfect for true nature immersion. Campers come here for easy access to the Pere Marquette National ...
Wellston, Michigan
Peterson Bridge
Overview
Peterson Bridge Campground is located on the Pine River in Michigan’s Manistee National Forest. The location on the river makes ...
Mesick, Michigan
Seaton Creek Campground
Overview
Seaton Creek Campground adjoins Seaton Creek and is at the upper end of the backwater of Hodenpyl Dam Pond on the Big Manistee R...
Bitely, Michigan
Nichols Lake South Campground
Overview
Located on the south side of Nichols Lake, the campground and surrounding area offer excellent opportunities for fishing, swimmi...
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