Best Waterfront Trails
Lake Michigan, Inland Lakes and Rivers – these are the top Waterfront Trails in the region.
For those looking for that perfect hiking backdrop, we have compiled a list of the top waterfront trails in the region. You can expect to see beautiful views of the Pure Michigan waters in the area.
- Arcadia Dunes Trail Network
- Cadillac Foot and Bike Path
- Camp Newaygo
- Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve
- Hardy Dam Rustic Trail
- Loda Lake Wildflower Sanctuary
- Ludington State Park
- Magoon Creek
- Orchard Beach State Park
- Old Indian Trail
- Platte Plains Trail
The “Essential 9”
Day-Hike Checklist
- Navigation (compass or gps)
- Sun Protection
- Insulation/layered clothing
- Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
- First Aid Kit
- Waterproof Matches or Fire starter
- Multi-tool
- Nutrition
- HYDRATION!
Access the top waterfront trails in the region.
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Arcadia Dunes Trail Networks
Ludington State Park
Orchard Beach State Park
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Magoon Creek
Cadillac Foot and Bike Path
Access all the trail information
Old Indian Trail
Platte Plains Trail
Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve
Camp Newaygo
Loda Lake Wildflower Sanctuary
Hardy Dam Rustic Trail
Unplug. Explore. Michigan's Great Outdoors.
The Michigan's Great Outdoors collaborative consists of five Northern Michigan counties all working together to promote tourism in the region. With so many hiking, biking, winter sports, and ORV trails in the region that dynamically connect these counties, this site is devoted to educate the first-time visitor to the region looking to explore the great outdoors for the first time. We welcome you to browse this site and explore all this region has to offer.
