Hoist Lakes Foot Travel Area Loop
Trails Michigan Hoist Lakes Foot Travel Area Loop
Michigan · iosco County

Hoist Lakes Foot Travel Area Loop

Quiet lake-country route with sandy sections and jack pine habitat.

Rating
Length
5.2 mi
Difficulty
3
County
iosco

About This Trail

A 5.2-mile quiet loop through the Hoist Lakes Foot Travel Area in Iosco County, where motorized vehicles are prohibited to preserve the backcountry character. The trail crosses sandy jack pine plains, passes several small lakes, and winds through mixed forest. A peaceful northern Lower Michigan hike with excellent fall color and solitude year-round.

Location

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Coordinates: 44.4321, -83.6598

Getting There

From Hale, take M-65 north approximately 7 miles to the Hoist Lakes Foot Travel Area trailhead. The 19-mile trail system loops through pine, aspen, and hardwood forest with self-issue permits at the trailhead.

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