The Best Hiking in 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 est...

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 rela...

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.

Big Sable Point Lighthouse is perhaps one of the most scenic locations in Michigan. A 3.6 mile round trip hike along the Lake Michigan shoreline will bring you to the destination, which is nestled among sprawling sand dunes. Each evening, it offers a stunning sunset along the sandy beaches.A shor...

Orchard Beach State Park Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Manistee, Michigan.

Jack Fern Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Manistee, Michigan.

North Country Trail: US 10 to County Line is a point-to-point trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Branch, Michigan.

Bowman Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Baldwin, Michigan.

Pine Valleys Pathway Middle Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Luther, Michigan.

North Country Trail: Manistee River Section is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Harrietta, Michigan.