Are dogs allowed on Pere Marquette?

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

Do I need a permit to hike Pere Marquette?

No, Pere Marquette 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 Pere Marquette?

Pere Marquette is rated easy. It is 35.6 miles long with 978 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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EasyPoint to Point

Michigan

Pere Marquette

Midland, Michigan

35.6 mi

Distance

978 ft

Elev. Gain

12h 7m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Jacques Marquette, sometimes known as Père Marquette or James Marquette, was a French Jesuit missionary who founded Michigan's first European settlement, Sault Sainte Marie, and later founded Saint Ignace. In 1673, Marquette, along with Louis Jolliet, an explorer born near Quebec City, explored and mapped the northern portion of the Mississippi River Valley.

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

We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.

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Elevation Profile

Min:183 ft

Max:284 ft

298 ft

206 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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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.