9.5 mi
Distance
709 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 11m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Marl Lake Trail Loop is a loop trail in South Higgins Lake State Park, managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, in Roscommon County, Michigan. It is 9.5 miles long. The nearest town is Roscommon, Michigan, about 5 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 | 354 ft |
| High point | 3.4 mi | 366 ft |
| End | 9.5 mi | 354 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Source of truth
- South Higgins Lake State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Roscommon, MI · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Roscommon County, MI
- Jurisdiction:
- South Higgins Lake State Park · Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(989) 821-6374
- Address:106 State Park Drive, Roscommon, MI 48653 · MI
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
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.
Nearby Trails
More trails near Marl Lake Trail Loop
South Higgins Lake State Park - Foot Trail
South Higgins Lake State Park - Nature Trail
South Higgins State Park - Beach Path
South Higgins Lake State Park - Foot Trail
Roscommon Cross Country Trail
Tisdale Triangle Pathway
In this park
Other trails in South Higgins Lake State Park
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
South Higgins Lake State Park
0.2 mi awaySouth Higgins Lake State Park
Roscommon, MI
Reservable
Northern Nights Family Campground
3.9 mi awayRoscommon, MI
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Houghton Lake State Forest Campground
5 mi awayHoughton Lake, MI
State Forest Reservable
North Higgins Lake State Park
7.5 mi awayNorth Higgins Lake State Park
Roscommon, MI
Reservable
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