
2.8 mi
Distance
243 ft
Elev. Gain
1h
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Coolbough Natural Area is a loop trail in Manistee National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Newaygo County, Michigan. It is 2.8 miles long and gains 243 feet. The nearest town is Newaygo, Michigan, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 250 ft |
| High point | 0.4 mi | 255 ft |
| End | 2.8 mi | 250 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Newaygo, MI · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Newaygo County, MI
- Jurisdiction:
- Manistee National Forest · United States Forest Service
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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.
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Campgrounds near this trail

Woods and Water RV Resort
1.8 mi awayManistee National Forest
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Pricing varies — check with the operatorPrivate Reservable
Utley Lake
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White Cloud, MI
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Adventure Bound Campground
1.9 mi awayManistee National Forest
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Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
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Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed Reservable
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