Lower Michigan Trails

[OatsMcGoats]

Michigan comrades, what are your favorite trails for backpacking trips in the Lower Peninsula? We all know of the standard trails (Manistee River Trail, North Manitou Island), but what about those hidden gems that you and only a few others know of. Please include a quick summary of the trail conditions, wildlife, length, local coordinates or address to aid those looking to go there, and any links to additional information that you’ve found useful. I want this to become a quick go-to page for Michiganders looking for a new place to explore. Both weekend and extended trip suggestions are welcome.

[Redoleary]

One of my favorite places for a quick get away is Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness over between Ludington and Manistee.

[canoebie]

The NCT has lots of options throughout the state.

[gargoyle]

Try the Gun Lake-Yankee Springs Area, oats. Lots of trails and woods.
Part of the NCT runs thru there. Backwoods camping allowed with permit.

Nordhouse Dunes in Ludington is another good spot.
Pinckney Rec. Area, near Ann Arbor has hosted a few hangs.

[shogun_8574]

I've been wanting to do the Pigeon River trails for a while. Maybe need to hit them soon! Hint,Hint

[sr1355]

Nice avatar Shogun... was that from Porkies...

[Rolloff]

Pigeon River Trails?

I grew up on the Pigeon River in northern Indiana. Is this the same Pigeon? It runs into MI, and eventually the St.Joe.

I have family buried alongside the Scott Mill Race. Need to find an excuse to go visit.

[Stone]

Pigeon River Trails?

I grew up on the Pigeon River in northern Indiana. Is this the same Pigeon? It runs into MI, and eventually the St.Joe.

I have family buried alongside the Scott Mill Race. Need to find an excuse to go visit.

No, differnt bird all together.

[shogun_8574]

Nice avatar Shogun... was that from Porkies...

Negative...you can't see through the trees that well in the porkies!
The good part is you don't really get wet when it rains, and you don't need sunscreen!

[wildcrafter]

i like the peigon river area used to camp there with horses. You can get right up close to the elk on horse back till you make a human noise.