Hiking Michigan is your complete guide to 146 of the most scenic day hikes in the state. From Upper to Lower Peninsula and all trails in between, you’ll experience the spectacular beauty of the Great Lake State In this one-of-a-kind resource you’ll find these features:
- Detailed descriptions of every hike in every region, including special points of interest, estimated hiking time and distance, and difficulty ratings for each trail
- Phone numbers and Web sites, park hours and rules, and available facilities for 77 of the state’s most scenic parks and natural areas
- Easy-to-read maps for every park and trail to help you navigate your hike and locate landmarks and other points of interest
- A convenient trail finder that provides a summary of each trail’s features and available facilities
Hiking Michigan brings to life the history, terrain, flora, and fauna of each area. And its descriptions of nearby recreational and sightseeing destinations ensure you won’t miss anything on your trip.
Hiking Michigan is your guide to enjoying the great outdoors!
ContentsUpper Peninsula1 Drummond Island
2 Lime Island
3 Bois Blanc Island
4 Mackinac Island State Park
5 Mackinac Bridge
6 Hiawatha National Forest East Unit
7 Tahquamenon Falls State Park
8 Seney National Wildlife Refuge
9 Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
10 Grand Island National Recreation Area
11 Fayette Historic State Park
12 Hiawatha National Forest West Unit
13 Little Presque Isle Tract
14 Old Town Negaunee
15 Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary
16 Hunter's Point Park
17 Fumee Lake Natural Area
18 Van Riper State Park
19 McCormick Wilderness
20 Craig Lake State Park
21 Isle Royale National Park
22 Sylvania Wilderness
23 Ottawa National Forest
24 Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
25 Black River Harbor National Forest Recreation Area
Northern Lower Peninsula26 Negwegon State Park
27 Thompson's Harbor State Park
28 Huron National Forest, Lumberman's Monument
29 Hoist Lakes Foot Travel Area
30 Ocqueoc Falls Bicentennial Pathway
31 Sinkhole Area
32 Clear Lake State Park
33 Pigeon River Country
34 George Mason River Retreat Area
35 Wakeley Lake Semi-Primitive Non-Motorized Area
36 Hartwick Pines State Park
37 Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park
38 The Headlands
39 Wilderness State Park
40 Gaylord Forest Management Unit
41 Jordan River Valley
42 Grass River Natural Area
43 Wm. Mitchell State Park
44 Leelanau State Park
45 Beaver Island
46 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
47 North Manitou Island
48 South Manitou Island
49 Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness
50 Ludington State Park
Southern Lower Peninsula51 Sanilac Petroglyphs State Historic Park
52 Port Crescent State Park
53 Detroit International Riverfront
54 Wm. C. Sterling State Park
55 William P. Holliday Forest and Wildlife Preserve
56 West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve
57 Indian Springs Metropark
58 Maybury State Park
59 For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum
60 Parker Mill Park
61 Bay City State Recreation Area
62 Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge/Green Point Environmental Learning Center
63 Pinckney Recreation Area
64 Waterloo Recreation Area
65 Hidden Lake Gardens
66 Chippewa Nature Center
67 Whitehouse Nature Center
68 Yankee Springs Recreation Area
69 Kalamazoo Nature Center
70 Aman Park
71 North Country National Scenic Trail, Birch Grove Schoolhouse
72 Manistee National Forest, Loda Lake Wildflower Sanctuary
73 Saugatuck Dunes State Park
74 P.J. Hoffmaster State Park
75 Muskegon State Park
76 Sarett Nature Center
77 Warren Dunes State Park/Warren Woods Natural Area