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Explore Michigan Outdoors

Michigan offers 688 trails, 50 parks, and 2392 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 330 easy, 266 moderate, 62 difficult, and 30 expert-rated, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 4,833 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 6142 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include Isle Royale National Park, Hiawatha National Forest, and Huron-Manistee National Forests. Among the trails hikers return to: North Country National Scenic Trail, Fred Meijer White Pine Trail, and Pere Marquette.

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Campgrounds in Michigan

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