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Michigan
1.4 mi
Distance
164 ft
Gain
29 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside Ottawa National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
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Why you'll love it
Nfst-4117-F
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This short out-and-back trail in Michigan offers a quick woodland escape perfect for hikers of all abilities. The 1.40-mile route provides an accessible way to explore the natural forest environment typical of Michigan's national forest lands.
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