The Best Hiking in Mesick

Day 1: Arrive at Seaton Creek Campground and pay for parking for the number of nights you plan on hiking the loop. For this particular trip, I hiked the loop in 2.5 days and 2 nights. Hike 1.4 miles from Seaton Creak Campground to a suspension footbridge on the banks of the Manistee River. At thi...

Starting at the Red Bridge River Access Area just off North Coates Hwy (about 8 miles east of Brethren, Michigan) there is a small parking lot opposite of the trailhead where you can leave your car. The trail is part of the North Country Trail (NCT) so it is well marked with signs leading the way...

This trail is perfect for backpacking, hiking, trail running, snow shoeing, or cross country skiing! The North Country Trail in the Manistee River section is 19.8 miles long, out and back. Depending on the distances you plan to cover, the trail ranges from beginner - advanced use. Given the eleva...

Park at the High Rollway Observation Deck in Kingsley. There's actually two parking lots that you will come to on a dirt road. I suggest parking at the eastern most lot (drive straight instead of making a final right turn). There are two primary wooden platform lookouts near the parking lots. Be ...

Manistee River Trail South is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Harrietta, Michigan.

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

Michigan Legacy Art Park is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Thompsonville, Michigan.

Cadillac Heritage Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Cadillac, Michigan.

Betsie River Pathway is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Benzonia, Michigan.

Lone Pine and Keystone Rapids Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Traverse City, Michigan.

South Long Lake Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Traverse City, Michigan.

Lake Ann Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Lake Ann, Michigan.

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

Fern Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Traverse City, Michigan.

Meadow Loop and Copper Ridge Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Traverse City, Michigan.

St Pierre Camp Arcadia Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Arcadia, Michigan.