Top 10 Most Scenic Hiking Trails in Michigan

[@MichaelPernaTV]

Would it surprise you to learn that we have beautiful mountains and waterfalls right here in Michigan? If you're a fan of hiking and the great outdoors, you don't have to look beyond the Mitten for some of the most scenic hiking trails in the Midwest! Whether you're looking for a fun, rolling trail to enjoy with the family for a day trip, or a challenging adventure backpacking overnight with dispersed camping, you can find it all right here in our home state! Which is your favorite Michigan hiking trail? Let me know in the comments below!

[@robertchomic8226]

The stretch of the North Country scenic trail along the Manistee river near Cadillac and Mantpn is probably the best stretch of the trail in the LP.

[@austinpothast4121]

this is really great thank you for pitting this together mike. Great pronunciation of some difficult names too!

[@MichaelPernaTV]

Glad you liked it and my pleasure! It may have taken a couple of takes, but I got them! Lol

[@DRM.81]

Great video! Pictured Rocks Lakeshore and Porcupine Mountains are both on my hiking bucket list 👊🏼

[@MichaelPernaTV]

YES! They both look amazing and challenging in their own right! Visiting Isle Royale is right up there as well!

[@justdailylifestuffab2289]

Great video I’ve been looking for new trails to hike in MI!

[@MichaelPernaTV]

Thank you! We definitely have a number of great ones to choose from. If you don't already use it, AllTrails is a phenomenal app to download to help find additional hiking spots that gives excellent info on trail type, length, difficulty and more. Enjoy!

[@jordanhicks1345]

Excellent video Mike. I have been running 50-100 mile ultramarathons in Michigan for years and you hit all of the great trail systems that I train on. A recommendation I will give you is to check out Grand Island by Munising. I was tired of how busy the Munising trail system was getting so I camped out on Grand Island and got several hikes/runs in over the course of three days. They also have a great 50k race that runs around the secluded beaches and incredible cliffs into lake Superior.

[@MichaelPernaTV]

Thank you for your kind words and sharing your experience, I truly appreciate it! It's great to hear from someone who has explored Michigan's amazing trail systems so extensively. Your recommendation of Grand Island sounds fantastic, and I'm definitely intrigued by the 50k race you mentioned. I'll be sure to check it out and maybe even add it to my list of future adventures. Thanks again for watching!

[@jbecigne]

LOVE LOVE LOVE Pyramid Point

[@MichaelPernaTV]

YES!! It's one of my favorites as well. Such a spectacular view!

[@travissmith9488]

A couple these are on my top 15 hiking trails in Michigan but not too many. But I prefer the more secret ones!

[@JessicaClark-q5o]

Kinda sad that you didn't mention it wasn't loggers that replanted pine at Hartwick Pines. It was the CCC camps that were all over the nation that made both the logging museum at Hartwick Pines. There are also quite a few CCC Museums in Michigan worth visiting. Otherwise interesting list and can't wait to visit some of these.

[@SplayBook-95]

Great trail choices! A couple that are on my top 10 in Michigan are the manistee river trail, hogback mountain, and lookout mountain/nicole bloom memorial trail. Ive also heard the bare bluff trail is amazing, but i havent had the chance to hike it yet.

[@robertchomic8226]

I agree. The Manistee River trail is definitely top 5. I've hiked it several times. Also. Grand Island in Lake Superior and Beaver Island in Lake Michigan are excellent hikes.

[@jamessmith637]

A hidden gem for me is lumberman's monument near or in Oscoda MI.

[@MichaelPernaTV]

I'm not sure I'd heard of this before, but after looking it up I'm definitely going to check this one out! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@testing123istheseon]

You know of a trail not far from MI that is like a 2 day hike

[@MichaelPernaTV]

I guess it depends on what you're looking for and where in MI you're located... If you live in northern MI then the UP is your best bet - mostly along Lake Superior. If you live in the southern part of MI I would highly recommend looking into Hocking Hills in Ohio. Its a fairly short drive and while I don't know they have any 2 day hikes, there are a ton of fun trails with amazing things to see that you would ever expect in Ohio. Plus there are a bunch of camping options. They have some great dispersed camping right in the park. I hope this helps!

[@testing123istheseon]

@@MichaelPernaTV the lower part around adrian MI. The wife and I when to get out on a hike for a couple days and do some camping so we are trying to get something set up

[@unknownaimbot1530]

Informed and entertained. Thank you good sir

[@chaos0852]

My favorite trail is not in the mitten, it’s on Isle Royale

[@JeanneJonard]

Go Bucks!! ( You asked for it, really. 😊)