Are dogs allowed on Pere Marquette River?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Pere Marquette River 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 River?

No, Pere Marquette 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 Pere Marquette River?

Pere Marquette River is rated easy. It is 4.9 miles long with 364 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 River

Custer, Michigan

4.9 mi

Distance

364 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 39m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Pere Marquette River is a river in Michigan in the United States. The main stream of this river is 63.9 miles (102.8 km) long, running from Lake County south of Baldwin into the Pere Marquette Lake, and from there into Lake Michigan.

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:183 ft

Max:198 ft

111 ft

106 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.