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Snowshoe to the Lost Creek Yurt in the Porkies
Headquarters Road, Michigan
13.6 mi
/ 610 ft gain
The Porcupine Mountains offer a lot of fantastic winter options including cabin and yurt rentals for winter excursions. The most remote trek available in the park is towards the Lost Creek Yurt, a 6.8 miles route that is 2.8 miles on cross country ski trail, and 4 miles on a flagged route into the woods.
To start the hike, enter the park at the Headquarters Office off of the junction of M-107 ...
Backpack the Union Spring and Lost Lake Trails in the Porkies
Ontonagon, Michigan
8.1 mi
/ 600 ft gain
The hike begins at the Union Spring trailhead, roughly two miles south of the Park Headquarters on Boundary Road. This area of the park is also the winter cross country and snowshoeing section of the park, so many of the trails are marked for winter travel. To make sure you stay on the summer route, follow the "ungroomed section" of the Union Spring trail. Continuing the trail, you should reach...
Union Mine Trail
Ontonagon, Michigan
1.07 mi
/ 141 ft gain
Union Mine Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Ontonagon, Michigan.
Hike to O Kun de Kun Falls
Bruce Crossing, Michigan
2.6 mi
/ -100 ft gain
Located roughly 8 miles north of Bruce Crossing on Highway 45, the O Kun de Kun Trailhead is a small turnoff located on the right side of the highway. The trailhead offers limited parking, but the trail is rarely busy. At the beginning the trail, hikers can see the blue blazes of the North Country Trail, an interstate trail stretching from North Dakota to New York. The trailhead is also east of...
Trap Hills Traverse
Marenisco, Michigan
5.9 mi
/ 1050 ft gain
Trap Hills Traverse is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Bergland, Michigan.
Government Peak Trail to Union Spring
Ontonagon, Michigan
8.3 mi
/ 968 ft gain
Government Peak Trail to Union Spring is a loop trail that is moderately difficult located near Ontonagon, Michigan.
Trap Falls Trail
Ontonagon, Michigan
4 mi
/ 502 ft gain
Trap Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Ontonagon, Michigan.
Cascade Falls Trail
Matchwood Township, Michigan
1.66 mi
/ 377 ft gain
Cascade Falls Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Bergland, Michigan.
Hike Lake of the Clouds in the Porcupine Mountains
Ontonagon, Michigan
1.4 mi
/ 334 ft gain
Hiking in the porcupine mountains could be a day trip or a week trip. From a short rim hike overlooking Lake of the Clouds to a three day back country camping excursion, there are endless amounts of options for planning a getaway to the Porcupine Mountains.
Located in the far northwest of Michigan, the Porcupine Mountains are the only designated mountain range in state. They sit on the edge of...
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Ironwood, Michigan
Black River Harbor Pavilion
Overview
The Black River Harbor Pavilion is located within the Black Harbor Recreation Area on Lake Superior in Michigans Upper Peninsula...
Watersmeet, Michigan
Marion Lake Group Site
Overview
The sparkling Marion Lake offers breathtaking and exciting camping for your next family trip. Live it up on the water with your ...
Watersmeet, Michigan
Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground
Overview
Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground is located seven miles southwest of Watersmeet, Michigan, adjacent to the 18,327 acre Sylvania ...
Watersmeet, Michigan
Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping
Overview
The Sylvania Wilderness encompasses 18,327 acres of primitive lands and is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. ...
Watersmeet, Michigan
Clark Lake Pavilion
Overview
The Clark Lake Pavilion, located within the Clark Lake day use area, sits in a beautiful north woods setting; at the north end o...
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