Need a short trip in MI or WI

[boulderv7]

I'm looking at the North Country trail through Manistee. Around Leaf Lake. Should be able to do some dispersed camping.

I would do the Manistee River Trail if you are going that far. Easy to hike in, camp and hike back out. The loop is 22-23 miles or so though.

[mountainhanger]

Charles deam wilderness by Bloomington is a good place also in Illinois is a trail th at professor hammock did. I did too called the forest Glen preserve. 11 mile loop about 3 hrs south of Chicago. Two designated sites one with pit toilets.. a little rugged mid hike but only 3 miles in is first site with tables and such and I believe it's by a creek. Che k it o it out was my first trip a few years ago

[Littleg]

I would do the Manistee River Trail if you are going that far. Easy to hike in, camp and hike back out. The loop is 22-23 miles or so though.

Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!

[Redoleary]

Nordhouse Dunes, it's an out and back route and it's easy. Lake MI is the water source. Beautiful dunes, lots of trees, dispersed camping.

[JackPine]

It may be on the outside of your 3 hour range, but Wildcat Mountain State Park has Cart-in campsites and a decent trail with good vistas.

http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/wildcat/camping.html