2.5 mi
Distance
249 ft
Elev. Gain
50m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Mertz Grade Trail is a loop trail in Hartwick Pines State Park, managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, in Crawford County, Michigan. It is 2.5 miles long and gains 249 feet. The nearest town is Grayling, Michigan, about 6 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 | 369 ft |
| High point | 2.0 mi | 380 ft |
| End | 2.5 mi | 369 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Source of truth
- Hartwick Pines State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Grayling, MI · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Crawford County, MI
- Jurisdiction:
- Hartwick Pines 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) 348-7068
- Address:3612 State Park Dr., Grayling, MI 49738 · MI
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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.
Nearby Trails
More trails near Mertz Grade Trail
Hartwick Pines State Park - Au Sable River Foot Trail
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Hartwick Pines State Park - Mertz Grade Trail
Hartwick Pines State Park - Au Sable River Foot Trail
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Hartwick Pines State Park - Au Sable River Foot Trail
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Hartwick Pines State Park - Weary Legs Trail
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