The North Country National Scenic Trail runs from Vermont to North Dakota and is approximately 4800 miles long, traversing the Upper Peninsula en-route. Most of the 20 mile Munising/AuTrain portion of the NCT is within the Hiawatha National Forest, winding through a variety of forested ecosystems with interspersed lakes. The Hiawatha`s Munising North Country Trail […]
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A short 1/8 mile accessible trail encircles the recently stabilized ruins of a blast furnace where pig iron was made between 1870 and 1877. One of the last remaining structures of its kind in the Upper Peninsula, it is also a good place to view Lake Superior and Grand Island. From the village of Christmas
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The Bay de Noc/Grand Island Trail parallels the Whitefish River, starting from 1/2 to 2 miles east of the river. The trail follows the approximate location of an ancient Chippewa Indian portage route used to carry canoes and supplies between Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. The Bay de Noc/Grand Island Trail begins from a point
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From the Sable Falls parking lot, this trail starts with 170 steps down to the base of the falls and continues past the falls along Sable Creek to a rock beach on Lake Superior. The first landing on the stairs provides a view of Sable Falls, although the best view is from the bottom. Pets
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Starts at the west end of the Sable Falls parking area. The trail passes an old apple orchard and crosses a bridge over Sable Creek. It then winds uphill through jack pines into an open dune environment. No pets allowed.
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The trail leads through mature hardwoods to an old log landing at the former site of the Log Slide. Interpretive exhibits relate the logging and dune building history of the area. Beautiful views of Lake Superior, the Grand Sable Dunes, and Au Sable Lighthouse in the distance. No pets allowed.
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Access via stairs at Twelvemile Beach Campground day-use parking area. Pets allowed on a leash.
Offers a beautiful view of Lake Superior and easy access to a beach. The overlook is wheelchair accessible. Pets are welcome but must be on a 6-foot leash.
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Begins at the Little Beaver Lake Campground. The trail includes a stand of 250–300-year-old white pines. On a warm summer day, enjoy the cool, moist microclimate of this area. Watch your step! This trail has some steep erosion in one place. No pets allowed on the trail.
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Take the North Country Trail from Miners Castle downhill to Miners Beach, crossing the Miners River along the way. Enjoy the beach and then hike back up – or have a friend pick you up in the Miners Beach parking lot. No pets are allowed on the trail.
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