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The almost one million acres of the Ottawa National Forest are located in the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The forest extends from the south shore of Lake Superior to the Wisconsin border. The area is rich in wildlife viewing opportunities; breathtaking views of rolling hills dotted with lakes, rivers and waterfalls; and spectacular fall colors. But you have to see it to believe it!
National Forest Interactive Map
Backpacking trails information
Ottawa National Forest Waterfall Map | Ottawa National Forest Waterfalls Guide
Hiking
- Agate Falls
- Ajibikoka Falls
- Bergland Ski Trail
- Black River Harbor Recreation Area | Black River Harbor Recreation Area Trail Map
- Black River Harbor Recreation Area Pavilion Guidelines | Black River Harbor Recreation Area Waterfall Map
- Bob Lake Campground
- Bond Falls Waterfalls
- Brule Lake
- Cascade Falls
- Conglomerate Waterfalls
- Cooks Run Trail Head
- Courtney Lake Campground
- Courtney Equestrian & Ski Trails
- Duppy Falls
- Ge-Che Hiking Trail
- Ge-Che Cross Country Ski Trail
- Imp Lake Campground
- Jumbo Falls
- Kakabika Falls
- Lake Ottawa Recreation Area | Lake Ottawa Campground Recreation Area Map | Lake Ottawa Pavilion Guidelines
- Lake Ste Kathryn Campground
- Little Falls
- Marion Lake Campground
- McCormick Wilderness | McCormick Wilderness Trail Map
- Mex-i-mine Falls
- Morrison Creek Hunter Trail Head
- O Kun de Kun Falls
- Potawatomi and Gorge Waterfalls
- Rainbow Falls
- Sandstone Falls
- Sparrow Rapids Campground
- Stateline-Miles Post Zero Trail
- Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness | Sturgeon Falls
- Sylvania Wilderness and Recreation Area Map
- Timber Lake Trail Head
- Trap Hills
- Wolf Mountain
- Yellow Dog Falls
- Yondota Fall
Mountain Biking
The Ottawa National Forest provides a wide variety of mountain biking opportunities ranging from well-maintained and signed loops to more challenging cross-country travel. Besides Wilderness Areas and specifically designated hiker-only trails (including the North Country National Scenic Trail), the entire National Forest is open to mountain bikes. This includes closed, gated and blocked roads unless the road is specifically closed to bicycles. Many of the designated mountain bike trails are also open to other uses including, motor vehicle travel, ATV’s, ORV’s, snowmobiles, hikers, and horses so please be careful and share the trail.
Mountain bike trails travel through a variety of management areas across the National Forest. These areas are managed for a wide range of multiple use activities including recreation, threatened and endangered species, fish and wildlife, water quality, and wood products.