Michigan
Looking for the best hiking in Michigan? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Michigan. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near Michigan
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Ironwood, Michigan
Presque Isle River Waterfalls Loop
1.54 mi / 171 ft gainPresque Isle River Waterfalls Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Wakefield, Michigan.Read more -
Traverse City, Michigan
Mission Point Lighthouse
0.2 miMission Point Lighthouse is situated between the East and West Grand Traverse Bays, about 20 minutes north of downtown Traverse City. This historic lighthouse offers stunning views of Grand Traverse Bay in Lake Michigan. There is a parking lot located a few hundred feet away where visitors can p...Read more -
Isle Royale National Park, Michigan
Backpack Isle Royale 'Eastern Half' Loop
60 miMy boyfriend and I did this loop in August of 2018. This was our first trip to Isle Royale, and we planned out this specific loop based on our previous hiking experiences, as well as to try and see a lot of different areas of the island in the limited time frame we had. The weather was fantastic ...Read more -
Bruce Crossing, Michigan
Bond Falls Loop
0.82 mi / 112 ft gainBond Falls Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Bruce Crossing, Michigan.Read more -
Frankfort, Michigan
Elberta Dunes South
5.01.59 mi / 335 ft gainElberta Dunes South is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Elberta, Michigan.Read more -
Marquette, Michigan
Wetmore Landing Shoreline Trail
5.04.65 mi / 876 ft gainWetmore Landing Shoreline Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Marquette, Michigan.Read more -
Harrietta, Michigan
Manistee River Trail South
4.63 mi / 663 ft gainManistee River Trail South is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Harrietta, Michigan.Read more -
Metamora, Michigan
Lake Minnawanna Scenic Trail
4.41 mi / 305 ft gainLake Minnawanna Scenic Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Metamora, Michigan.Read more -
Saugatuck, Michigan
Tallmadge Woods and Crows Nest Loop
2.1 mi / 303 ft gainCrows Nest Loop is a quiet hike on publicly accessible land. It takes you along dunes that hover above the Kalamazoo River. The loop leads you to an overlook with views of Ox-Bow Lagoon and Lake Michigan. This loop is suitable for all levels and is about a 2.1 mile hike. The trailhead can be tr...Read more -
Brighton, Michigan
Island Lake Yellow Trail Loop
5.56 mi / 453 ft gainIsland Lake Yellow Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near South Lyon, Michigan.Read more -
Ironwood, Michigan
Presque Isle Falls Loop
1.28 mi / 194 ft gainPresque Isle Falls Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ironwood, Michigan.Read more -
Ada, Michigan
Cascade Peace Park Trail
2.78 mi / 390 ft gainCascade Peace Park Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Ada Township, Michigan.Read more -
Grand Haven, Michigan
Rosy Mound Natural Area Trail
2.6 mi / 253 ft gainRosy Mound Natural Area Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Grand Haven, Michigan.Read more -
Ontonagon, Michigan
Summit Peak Observation Tower
0.9 mi / 190 ft gainSummit Peak Observation Tower is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Ontonagon, Michigan.Read more -
Laingsburg, Michigan
Rose Lake Area Loop
2.79 mi / 167 ft gainRose Lake Area Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Haslett, Michigan.Read more -
Grant Township, Michigan
Bare Bluff Trail
4.02.81 mi / 479 ft gainBare Bluff Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Mohawk, Michigan.Read more