
Swamp Line, Sturgeon Bay and Waugoshance Point Loop
Carp Lake, Michigan
11.3 mi
Distance
561 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 49m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Swamp Line, Sturgeon Bay and Waugoshance Point Loop is a loop trail in Wilderness State Park, managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, in Emmet County, Michigan. It is 11 miles long. The nearest town is Mackinaw City, 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 | 181 ft |
| High point | 2.1 mi | 198 ft |
| End | 11.2 mi | 181 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Source of truth
- Wilderness State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Mackinaw City, MI · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Emmet County, MI
- Jurisdiction:
- Wilderness 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:(231) 436-5381
- Address:903 Wilderness Park Dr., Carp Lake, MI 49718 · 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.

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Campgrounds near this trail

Wilderness State Park Camping
1.6 mi awayWilderness State Park
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