Hiking
We have plenty of trails for the novice to expert hiker.
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40th St. NCT Trailhead
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
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
This loop trail is less than a mile and showcases the tree planting history of the area.
Bear Track Campground
Site Closed
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
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…
Big M Cross-Country Ski and Mountain Bike Trailhead
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
Site Open
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…
Bowman Lake Backcountry Campsites
The campsites are walk-in only, with carry-in canoe access. This quiet and secluded campground is very popular with fisherman and hunters.
Bowman Lake NCT Trailhead
Going North - From Bowman Lake Trailhead to Timber Creek Trailhead, visitors will go through the Bowman Lake Semi-Primitive Nonmotorized Area, travel along the Pere Marquette National Scenic River…
Bowman Lake North Trailhead
The Bowman Lake area is located in Lake and Sweetwater Townships in Lake County. A total of 1,145 acres of NFS lands and 368 acres of private lands are within the boundary of the Bowman Lake area.The…