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Lodging | Camping | Hiking Trails | Snowshoeing Trails | Nordic (XC) Skiing | Bike Trails | Horseback Riding | Beaches

Lying between the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron in the northern half of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, is the nearly one-million-acre Huron-Manistee National Forests..

The Huron National Forest was established in 1909 and the Manistee National Forest in 1938. In 1945, they were administratively combined, although they are not adjacent. Huron has about 44.8% of the combined area, whereas the larger Manistee has about 55.2%.

Day Hiking Trails

If you are looking for a quick morning jaunt or a short hike to stretch your legs, we have several trails that will fit the bill. Whether you choose a day hike on the Manistee River Trail, or a short walk between Loon Lake and Island Lake, we’ve got a trail to suit you.

Au Sable River – Au Sable National Scenic River River Map

• Au Sable National Scenic River 
• Highbanks River Trail – Highbanks River Trail Map
• Forest Discovery Trail – Forest Discovery Trail Map

Corsair Area

• Corsair Hiking and Cross Country Skiing Trail – Corsair Hiking and Cross Country Skiing Trail Map

Crystal Valley Ski Trail

Hoist/Reid Lake Areas

• Hoist Lake Area – Hoist Lake Area Map
• Reid Lake Foot Travel Area – Reid Lake Foot Travel Area Map

Kirtland’s Warbler and Jack Pine Wildlife Tours – Jack Pine Wildlife Viewing Tour Map

M-55: Manistee to Cadillac

• Big M Recreation Area – Big M Trail Maps – Big M NonMotorized TrailMap
• Briar Hills Area
• Marzinski Horse Trail and Campground – Marzinski Horse Trail Map
• Sand Lake Recreation Area – Sand Lake Recreation Area Trail Map
• Udell Lookout Tower

MacKenzie Cross Country and Mountain Bike Trail – Mackenzie Cross Country Ski and Mountain Bike Trail Map

Manistee River – Manistee River Trails and Backwater Map

• Manistee National Recreation River – Manistee National Recreation River Brochure

North Country National Scenic Trail – North Country Trail Map – Manistee County

Shore-to-Shore State Horse Trail

• Luzerne Horse Trail Campground and Trailhead – Luzerne Horse Trail Campground and Trailhead Map
• McKinley Horse Trail Campground – McKinley Horse Camp Trail Map
• River Road Trail Camp and Trailhead
• South Branch Trail Campground and Trailhead – South Branch Trail Campground Map

South Branch Pine River

• Pine River Campground – Pine River Campground Map
• Pine River Rearing Run Path – Pine River Rearing Run Path Trail Map

Wakeley Lake Area

• Wakeley Lake Area Trails – Wakeley Lake Area Trail Map