Free Soil

The Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area is located south of Manistee along an extremely isolated shoreline. Most hikers prefer to camp two nights along the shores of Lake Michigan, but some choose to call the dunes home for weeks at a time. This is an area of backwoods camping, where sites can be established either in the woods or on sand dunes. It is also known for its hammock camping, which allow...

Nordhouse Dunes Extended Backpacking Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ludington, Michigan.

Logging Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ludington, Michigan.

Lost Lake and Lighthouse Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Free Soil, Michigan.

Start at the Hamlin Beach House and make your way down the dirt path until you hit marker #12. Take a right and the trail will become a boardwalk for roughly 3/4 of a mile until you hit marker #10. Continue on from there for another 3/4 of a mile until you hit the trail shelter where you can relax and take a break. From there you will turn around and head back the same way you came.

Lost Lake and Island Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ludington, Michigan.

Ridge Trail, Island Trail, and Lost Lake Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ludington, Michigan.

Sable River and Skyline Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Ludington, Michigan.

Ludington Lighthouse Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Ludington, Michigan.