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With miles of trails through scenic and pristine
natural areas, the Western U.P. offers some of the
best hiking opportunities in the Eastern United
States. Spend a day or a week or a summer.. Treat
yourself to views of majestic old growth forests,
scenic overlooks, inspirational waterfalls... Relax
on a river bank or on the shores of an inland
lake...
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Highlights of hiking adventures in the Western
U.P. include:
Porcupine
Mountains State Park
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness
State Park is Michigan's largest state park, and
one of the Midwest's largest wilderness areas.
Splendid scenery, pristine old growth forest,
scenic vistas mark "the Porkies" as the premier
wilderness area in the Midwest.
Sylvania
Wilderness Area
The Sylvania Wilderness and Sylvania Recreation
Area, is located near Watersmeet, Michigan and is
part of the National Wilderness Preservation
System. Combined with the adjacent Recreation Area,
the 18,327 acre wilderness offers an outstanding
experience for those who want to camp, fish, hike,
canoe, ski or enjoy the solitude of a wilderness
experience.
Hiking
In the Ottawa National
Forest
Hiking trails on the Ottawa National Forest offer
something for everyone. More than 196 miles of
hiking and backpacking trails vary widely in
character. Some provide short easy walks to points
of interest, such as waterfalls and historic
sites.
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