North Country Trail Manistee Segment
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Michigan · manistee County

North Country Trail Manistee Segment

Moderate backpacking-friendly section through river bluffs and pine stands.

Rating
Length
8.0 mi
Difficulty
4
County
manistee

About This Trail

An 8-mile section of the North Country Trail following the western bluffs above the Manistee River through pine stands and hardwood forest. This segment forms the western half of the popular Manistee River Loop when combined with the Manistee River Trail. Moderate terrain with river overlooks and well-maintained backcountry campsites.

Location

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Coordinates: 44.2829, -85.9006

Getting There

From Cadillac, take M-115 west for 20 miles. Turn left on Hodenpyl Dam Road and continue 5.5 miles to the Marilla Trailhead. The North Country Trail Manistee section begins here.

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