25 stellar Michigan hiking trails that you have to explore

By Metro Times editorial staff on Fri, Sep 29, 2017 at 10:07 pm

Are you a nature-lover looking to get lost down winding trails, marvel at a treelined expanse and grab some breathtaking photos of waterfalls? Michigan has got you covered, there are beautiful hiking all across the mitten.

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Park Lyndon County Park
Lyndon Township
One of southeastern Michigan’s finest natural area preserves, this hilly terrain has a great view of Lake Genevieve. The trail connects to the state’s Waterloo-Pinckney Trail for a combined hiking experience of almost 50 miles. Photo via IG user @greatlakestategirly

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Pictured Rocks Lakeshore Trail
Munising
Pictured Rocks is an essential Michigan nature destination and its hiking trail is gorgeous and comprehensive. It takes most 4 days to fully traverse it, with campgrounds positioned along the way. The trails winds along the southern shore of Lake Superior. Photo via IG user @puremittenpride

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Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
Ontonagon
Embracing the ever-picturesque Lake of the Clouds, the beloved ‘Porkies’ are fan favorite scenic destination that offers a number of hiking trails for varying skill levels that will take you up the mountains, overlooking waterfalls, through secluded woods and more. Photo via IG user @puremittenpride

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Potowatomi Trail
Pinckney
This trail is gnarly (in a good way). Lots of elevation changes, roots, and rocks so be wary but have fun on this nearly-18-mile loop because it is quite a workout. Photo via IG user @kpat919

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Tahquamenon Falls—Upper to Lower Falls Trail
Paradise
Tahquamenon Falls actually constitutes two separate waterfalls, but there's a hiking trail that runs between them. Observing the falls is calming and maybe puzzling--the water is naturally tea-colored from the swamps they drain. Sufjan Stevens wrote an instrumental song of the same name. Photo via IG user @puremichigan

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