State Guide

Explore Michigan Outdoors

Michigan offers 6370 trails, 156 parks, and 2501 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 3405 easy, 419 moderate, 86 difficult, and 50 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 Manistique to St. Ignace Scenic Drive.