Sturgeon River Gorge Trail
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Michigan · baraga County

Sturgeon River Gorge Trail

Rugged gorge-country route with river overlooks and uneven footing.

Rating
Length
4.6 mi
Difficulty
4
County
baraga
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About This Trail

A 4.6-mile rugged route through the Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness in Baraga County, one of the deepest and most dramatic river gorges in Michigan. The trail descends steeply to overlooks of the Sturgeon River, which has carved a 350-foot-deep canyon through ancient bedrock. Uneven footing with significant elevation changes on the gorge walls.

Location

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Coordinates: 46.8098, -88.4742
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Getting There

From Baraga, take M-38 west 9.5 miles. Turn left toward Prickett Dam, then bear right onto NF-2270 and follow signs for Sturgeon River Falls for about 10 miles to the trailhead parking.

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