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Michigan
14.5 mi
Distance
724 ft
Gain
5h 13m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Huron-Manistee National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Wakeley Lake Main Loop
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The Wakeley Lake Main Loop is a 14.54-mile loop trail in Michigan that circles scenic Wakeley Lake, offering hikers an immersive forest and shoreline experience. This moderate-to-challenging route traverses varied terrain through northern Michigan's mixed hardwood and conifer forests, with opportunities to view the lake at multiple points along the circuit. The loop's length and elevation gain make it ideal for experienced day hikers seeking a rewarding full-day adventure.
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Wakeley Lake North Loop
~2 min drive
Scenic 5.82-mile loop around Wakeley Lake in northern Michigan.
Michigan Shore to Shore, North
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16-mile out-and-back through northern Michigan's diverse forests and terrain.
Island Lake Loop Trail
~34 min drive
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Muncie Lakes Pathway
~1h 17m drive
Easy out-and-back trail through Michigan's lake country.
Wakeley Lake West Loop
~2 min drive
Easy 3.95-mile loop around Wakeley Lake's western shore.
Oscoda Smt S-To-N Dnr9
~19 min drive
30-mile out-and-back forest trail in Michigan's Oscoda region.
