The Best Hiking Trails in Michigan (United States)

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Photo of Jordan valley pathway - whole loop

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Manistee River trail/ NCT loop

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near Marilla, Michigan (United States)

Blissful path

Distance

20.81mi

Elevation +

1680f

TrailRank

66

Counter clockwise, start/end from free parking for NCT on Hodenply dam rd. Day 2 of LMTC challenge Lower Michigan Triple Crown 3 - 20 mile loops in 3 days (back to back, any order) Fife lake/NCT loop Manistee River tr...

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Jordan valley pathway - whole loop

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near Elmira, Michigan (United States)

Blissful path

Distance

19.39mi

Elevation +

1739f

TrailRank

38

Counter clockwise - Start/ end at Deadman’s hill parking Day 3 of LMTC challenge Lower Michigan Triple Crown 3 - 20 mile loops in 3 days (back to back, any order) Fife lake/NCT loop Manistee River trail/NCT loop Jorda...

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North Ottawa Dunes

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near Ferrysburg, Michigan (United States)

Rick W

Distance

7.73mi

Elevation +

1670f

TrailRank

36

This a nice little collection of trails. They are all marked and there is a "you are here" sign at every intersection. Be prepared for mosquitoes and ticks. I walked back along the beach. There are a lot of nice houses, ...

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Dow Gardens - Midland MI

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near Midland, Michigan (United States)

JSchwend
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Distance

3.59mi

Elevation +

82f

TrailRank

34

Totally worth the $10 admission. 1000’s of varieties of trees and flowers. Such an easy way to rack up the steps.

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Pinckney - Silver Lake

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near Hell, Michigan (United States)

bisbj

Distance

13.63mi

Elevation +

479f

TrailRank

34

A pleasant wander in the woods. Go CCW, as there are many mountain bikes following the trail system in a clockwise manner. The western end follows the "Bill Baker Loop", named after a scout leader that was very active in...

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Port Dolomite

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near Port Dolomite, Michigan (United States)

celeste_glh

Distance

3.75mi

Elevation +

33f

TrailRank

34

This is a beautiful trail it’s also know by the Locals as the Narnia trail. There’s a Little Bit of Everything to experience from beautiful beaches to swamp to rock climbing it’s probably the coolest local trail I’ve eve...

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Kinross

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near Kinross, Michigan (United States)

celeste_glh

Distance

4.63mi

Elevation +

125f

TrailRank

34

This is one of my favorite trails however it’s not clearly marked. Some of that is a result of the bad ice storm this winter and the many downed trees. They were logging not far from the trail in one spot and the smell o...

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Emerson

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near Emerson, Michigan (United States)

celeste_glh

Distance

3.63mi

Elevation +

95f

TrailRank

34

Lots of sand, lots of hills, lots of roots, very rocky in places and extremely swampy as well. There is a Little Bit of Everything on this trail. It was very narrow in places but easy to navigate. I would have went farth...

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Legg Park

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near Meridian, Michigan (United States)

bisbj

Distance

6.59mi

Elevation +

72f

TrailRank

33

One of the better hikes close to Lansing. Some sections of this hike are not possible in wet periods.

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Fife lake- NCT loop

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near Walton, Michigan (United States)

Blissful path

Distance

21.45mi

Elevation +

587f

TrailRank

32

Clockwise - start/end from Old 131 state forest campground. Day 1 of LMTC challenge Lower Michigan Triple Crown 3 - 20 mile loops in 3 days (back to back, any order) Fife lake/NCT loop Manistee River trail/NCT loop Jo...

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North Ottawa Dunes

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near Ferrysburg, Michigan (United States)

bisbj

Distance

13.72mi

Elevation +

709f

TrailRank

32

The first stretch north along Lake Michigan is troublesome, as a boulder breakwater makes progress difficult. You are better off following the North Shore Estates Rd north or remaining on the forest trails. Following the...

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Waterloo State Recreation Area

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near Waterloo, Michigan (United States)

bisbj

Distance

16.08mi

Elevation +

522f

TrailRank

32

Don't follow my track beyond the start of the abandoned trail, as it is badly overgrown. The backtracking further south was a failed attempt to follow a second overgrown trail segment. Hike so that you will face the o...

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Brighton Rec Area Hike

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near Parishfield, Michigan (United States)

JennStmyr

Distance

9.80mi

Elevation +

440f

TrailRank

31

Nice hike in the woods of Brighton Recreation Area Be sure to carry plenty of water and get some food and rest to admire the nature. A very nice lake to relax after the long walk.

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Mackinac Island

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near Saint Ignace, Michigan (United States)

JSchwend
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Distance

15.63mi

Elevation +

49f

TrailRank

30

We did it. Walked around the entire island. My longest for sure. I'm sore, but it was worth it. The coffee I'm drinking is also amazing.

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Frozen Lakes Galore

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near Westchester Heights, Michigan (United States)

bisbj

Distance

7.80mi

Elevation +

49f

TrailRank

30

Only feasible during extended cold spells. Obviously, you should be knowledgeable about conditions and aware that there are risks involved in wandering on ice covered water. Don't follow my exit at the SE end of Lake ...

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Woldumar Nature Center somewhat between the trails

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near Millett, Michigan (United States)

bisbj

Distance

4.40mi

Elevation +

49f

TrailRank

30

Trying to get a little mileage out of the Woldumar trails. NOTE THAT THE SOUTHERN END OF THE TRAIL IS TREASPASSING, SO SKIP THAT! THE SIGN ARE PLACED SO THAT THEY ARE ONLY VISIBLE TO BOATERS - CURIOUS! I ONLY SAW THE ...

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Pointe Mouillee State Game Park

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near Estral Beach, Michigan (United States)

bisbj

Distance

12.01mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

29

Great area for wildlife viewing. You need a permit to enter the Park between September 1 and December 15.

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Kelden

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near Kelden, Michigan (United States)

celeste_glh

Distance

5.03mi

Elevation +

16f

TrailRank

29

Great walk today ran into my neighbor on the trail forgot to pause my app and chatted with him about an hour. By the time I was done it was hotter then heck out but I gotta good 5 miles today.

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Au Sable Lighthouse

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near Sullivans Landing, Michigan (United States)

Rick W

Distance

3.26mi

Elevation +

820f

TrailRank

28| 3.67

A casual walk down a trail that is as wide as a road with only a few trees between the trail and the beach. There are a couple of shipwreck sites that are pointed out by official interpretive signs.

Some slight hills but the views are epic and the Au Sable Lighthouse is worth the trip.
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Manistee River route

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near Garletts Corner, Michigan (United States)

piotr thewanderingspot

Distance

19.44mi

Elevation +

1591f

TrailRank

28

Manistee River Trail-Northern Country Scenic trail-Manistee River Trail spur-Suspension Bridge-Manistee River Trail, loop from Red Bridge on North Coates Highway, 31.5 km, completed July 2013 (one day)

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Kelden

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near Kelden, Michigan (United States)

celeste_glh

Distance

4.05mi

Elevation +

10f

TrailRank

28

I was trying to beat the bad weather I just made it. I think I have another stress fracture in my left foot it’s incredible painful I didn’t think I could finish the walk today.

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Hawk Meadow Park

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near Delta Mills, Michigan (United States)

bisbj

Distance

3.41mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

27

One of the better hikes around Lansing. You can also hike on the opposite side of the road, but my 86 y.o. mother was fresh out of hospital.

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Maple River

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near Bridgeville, Michigan (United States)

bisbj

Distance

6.32mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

27

Great area for hiking from January through August; parts are closed to the public September 1 to November 30, and other areas are open to hunting in the fall. You can shorten your loop, according to your desires.

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Sleepy Hollow with Ice

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near Westchester Heights, Michigan (United States)

bisbj

Distance

8.62mi

Elevation +

49f

TrailRank

27

Only feasible during extended cold spells. Obviously, you should be knowledgeable about conditions and aware that there are risks involved in wandering on ice covered water.

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Burchfield Park

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near Windmill Mobile Home Park, Michigan (United States)

bisbj

Distance

6.73mi

Elevation +

46f

TrailRank

27

Great area for hiking! I took a couple of short-cuts on this loop and my old GPS gave up for a while, on that stretch I just followed the riverbank around the big bend.

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