The Best Hiking in Rapid River

Eben Ice Caves Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Eben Junction, Michigan.

Laughing Whitefish Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Eben Junction, Michigan.

Valley Spur Ski Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Au Train, Michigan.

Wagner Falls Lookout is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Munising, Michigan.

Rock Island Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Washington Island, Wisconsin.

Getting to Rock Island is the first part of the journey. Driving to the tip of Door County, drive to the Northport Pier and grab your first ferry to Washington Island. Once there, drive across the island to Kafri Ferry dock. This ferry does not allow vehicles, so you'll be carrying anything you'l...

Located right off of County Highway 58 across from Sand Point Road, Tannery Falls doesn't see the larger advertising that many other falls see in the area, but is a hidden gem within the town. At the start of the hike, you'll need to find a parking spot off of the highway, you might run into tick...

Olson Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Munising, Michigan.

The time of the year is one of the most important factors of this trip. DO NOT under any circumstances plan this trip for a time during mid June - mid August. The black flies at this time of the year are more than a nuisance. They are seemingly resistant to even 100% DEET, and can bite through cl...

Munising Falls is a 50' falls located inside the city limits of Munising. The trail to the waterfall is directly outside the visitor center and makes for a quick and easy hike after stopping by to pick up a permit or check in with a ranger.  The paved trail is cool and shaded as it follows a cre...

Located in Munising, MI, Grand Island National Recreation Area is a part of the Hiawatha National Forest. While this section of the Upper Peninsula is known for Pictured Rocks National Park, many people fail to see or check out Grand Island. Secluded by ferry access, the island features 12 backpa...

Sand Point Marsh Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Munising, Michigan.

The Iron Ore Heritage Trail is a 48-mile, multi-use, year round trail. Activities include trail running, hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and backpacking. Given the length of the trail (and the point-to-point nature of the trail) make sure all members of your party are physically able t...

A simple hike from the trailhead will take you through the woods and to the viewing deck of Miners Falls. There are well marked signs to the trailhead from the main road, which is extremely helpful with the lack of cell phone service in the area. The hike is 1.2 miles round trip and requires no ...

Deathdoor Bluff Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Ellison Bay, Wisconsin.

Miners Castle Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Munising, Michigan.