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We have plenty of trails for the novice to expert hiker. 

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40th St. NCT Trailhead

Hiking Winter Sports
Going North - From 40th Street Trailhead to M-20 Trailhead, visitors will find themselves in a heavily wooded red pine area with several stream crossings.Going South - From 40th Street Trailhead to…

76th St. NCT Trailhead

Hiking Winter Sports
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…

Arboretum Trailhead

Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
This loop trail is less than a mile and showcases the tree planting history of the area.

Au Sable National Scenic River

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Fishing Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Hiking Water Activities
The Au Sable National Scenic River, is a 23-mile portion of the Au Sable River that stretches from Mio to Alcona Pond. President Ronald Reagan signed the law establishing the segment of river as a…

Au Sable River

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From Mio Pond to Lake Huron, the Au Sable is primarily managed by the HMNF.  The river is managed in two sections, one from Mio Pond to Alcona Dam Pond, the second from Alcona Dam to Lake Huron.Au…

Au Sable River - Alcona Dam to Lake Huron

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Winter Sports Water Activities Fishing Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Hiking
This section provides motorboat opportunities with a lake fishing atmosphere. Its flow of water still serves as an important link in the production of the state's electrical power supply.Flickr Photo…

Bear Track Campground

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Fishing Water Activities Hiking
Bear Track got its name many years ago from a bear track found while building the site. A 1.5 mile trail connects the campground to the North Country National Scenic Trail. Fishing is a popular…

Big M Cross-Country and Mountain Bike Trail

Biking Winter Sports Hiking
The Big "M" trail is a 37.9 mile loop trail system located in a canopy of hardwoods off of M-55 between Cadillac and Wellston. The trail offers a variety of terrain to challenge every biking and…

Bowman Bridge Campground

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Water Activities Fishing Hiking Picnicking
The section of the river from Gleason's Landing to Bowman Bridge flows through a long stretch of federal ownership. This is one of the most popular stretches of river, and Bowman Bridge River Access…

Last updated March 10, 2025