Michigan

Agnes S. Andreae Nature Preserve Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Afton, Michigan.

Baldy Dune Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Arcadia, Michigan.

The Old Indian Trails, located near Empire, Michigan, offer a peaceful escape into the quieter southern end of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Made up of two interconnected loops — the Black Arrow Loop and the Green Arrow Loop — this trail system leads through maple-beech forests, low d...

Moab Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Rosy Mound Natural Area Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Grand Haven, Michigan.

Island Lake Yellow Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near South Lyon, Michigan.

Straits State Park is located on the upper peninsula of Michigan and is minutes from the Mackinac Bridge. Named after the straits that pass through the two peninsulas, this state park offers gorgeous views of the bridge at night. From the campground, head just a few feet towards the beach on the...

Rose Lake Area Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Haslett, Michigan.

Upper and Lower Tahquamenon Falls is an out-and-back trail in Tahquamenon Falls State Park located near Newberry, Michigan. This trail starts at the opposite end of the park and is much longer than just going to Lower Tahquamenon Falls (a 1-mile roundtrip hike). Why the extra mileage? So you get ...

Silver Lake Basin is a secluded, quiet lake located in Champion Township, Michigan. The lake is on the Dead River about 30 miles north of Marquette. There is a dam, which created the Silver Lake Basin. Unfortunately, the dam failed in 2003 but was rebuilt in 2008. Silver Lake Basin provides mult...

Tucked within the southern reaches of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the Treat Farm Trail offers a scenic hike to a historic 19th-century farmstead, with an optional extension to a breathtaking bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. This lesser-known trail near the Platte River Campground prov...

Lake Minnawanna Scenic Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Metamora, Michigan.

You'll walk on the concrete pier just barely out of reach of the waves (for the most part), allowing for some pretty cool wave and shoreline photos. An occasional wave may wash over low areas of the pier, so always be alert! Also, be careful of the slippery algae, especially close to the edges. T...

Detroit Riverfront is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Detroit, Michigan.

North Country Trail: Bawbeese Lake to Osseo is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Hillsdale, Michigan.

Crows Nest Loop is a quiet hike on publicly accessible land. It takes you along dunes that hover above the Kalamazoo River. The loop leads you to an overlook with views of Ox-Bow Lagoon and Lake Michigan. This loop is suitable for all levels and is about a 2.1 mile hike.  The trailhead can be tr...