76th St. Trailhead
Going North - From 76th Street Trailhead to Bowman Lake Trailhead, hikers will travel toward and along the Pere Marquette National Scenic River. As hikers travel north the terrain will get progressively hilly as the trail heads to Bowman Bridge Campground and River Access.
Going South - From 76th Street Trailhead to Nichols Lake North Trailhead, visitors will find themselves in a heavily wooded red pine area with several stream crossings. Hikers will travel through Sterling Marsh, the trail here has been raised to avoid the marsh areas. The trail also passes through Stiles Swamp and towards Nichols Lake North.
Bowman Lake Trailhead to Nichols Lake North Trailhead -
- Bicycles Allowed?: No
- Miles: 17
General Information
Location - North Country National Scenic Trail
Nearby Recreation Areas -
- Highbank Lake Campground
- Pere Marquette National Scenic River
County - Lake
Seasonal and Other Information -
- This site is not gated during the off season.
- This site is not maintained in winter:
- Access road and/or parking lot are not plowed.
May 1 - October 31
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted.
Special Use Permit -
- No special use permit is required for individuals or small groups (74 people or less).
- Permits are required for commercial, event or large groups (75 people or more).
Allowed -
- Hiking
- Llamas
- Bicycles
- Pets on leash
- Nonmotorized snow use: snowshoes, cross-country skiing (not groomed)
- Nonmotorized mechanized equipment
Prohibited -
- Motorized vehicles
- Over-snow motorized vehicles
- Pack and saddle animals
- Trespassing on private land
Forest-wide Closures - Camping in dispersed areas:
- Camping within two hundred (200) feet of any body of water, except at designated sites.
- Camping in an area which is posted closed and/or no camping.
- Camping within 450 feet of developed recreation areas.
Being publicly nude. Storing Watercraft
- Storing, mooring, or leaving a boat or raft over 24 hours.
Parking
- Parking in violation of posted instructions.
No Fees are required for this site.
Dogs are welcome on the Huron-Manistee National Forests (HMNFs), given that applicable rules are followed and proper etiquette is practiced. Observing these rules and recommendations will ensure that you and other forest visitors have a safe and enjoyable outdoor recreation experience.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 43.85083333
Longitude: -85.90166667
Directions
From Baldwin -
- Travel south on M-37 for 3 miles.
- Turn right and travel west on 76th St. for 2.5 miles.
- The site is located on the right (north) of the road.
Parking
8 vehicle capacity
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
