Are dogs allowed on Boardman River?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Boardman River but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Boardman River?

No, Boardman River does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Boardman River?

Boardman River is rated moderate. It is 11.9 miles long with 906 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Status unknown — verify before visiting

We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

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ModeratePoint to Point

Michigan

Boardman River

Traverse City, Michigan

11.9 mi

Distance

906 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 59m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

This trail will be part of a future loop around Grand Traverse County connecting with the VASA trail, Boardman Lake Trail and North County Trail. Currently the segment between Mayfield, MI and North Country Trail is one of the 24 mile trail segments done. However segment 2 which is Mayfield, MI to Bietner Rd. will take some time while preliminary work is beginning to identify property and trail routes. Section III from S. Airport Road to Beitner Rd is next to construct in 2015 followed by Section II between Beitner Road to Mayfield.

Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:216 ft

Max:256 ft

276 ft

308 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Point to Point
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.