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Lost Twin Lakes Pathway

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.8 (4)
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  2. MI
  3. …Northern Michigan
  4. Houghton Lake Area
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“A forested loop through century old white pines. ”

Eric Gardey
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2.7

Miles

4.3

KM

Point to Point

1,215' 370 m

High

1,175' 358 m

Low

67' 20 m

Up

70' 21 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

2%

Max Grade (1°)

Dogs Unknown

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Description

The Lost Twin Lakes Pathway winds through century old white pines that were missed by loggers late in the 19th Century. You'll go through a variety of terrain including woodlands, ridges and swamps. Some areas can be a little wet, but boardwalks cover most of them. The trail is not heavily used so it may not be well worn in. In addition to this trail, there are many doubletrack roads and an ATV trail in the area that you can explore.

The trailhead is located 6.5 miles south of Houghton Lake on Reserve Road (County Road 401).

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Land Manager: MI DNR - North Higgins Lake State Park

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Eric Gardey
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  3.8 from 4 votes

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in Houghton Lake Area

#366

in Michigan

#23,682

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An interesting tree branch that bends down then back up.
Apr 13, 2023 near Prudenv…, MI
One of several hilly areas
Apr 13, 2023 near Prudenv…, MI
Wooden walkway over a swampy area.
Apr 13, 2023 near Prudenv…, MI
Not far down the trail after the entrance it was flooded.
Apr 13, 2023 near Prudenv…, MI
My 82 year old mom and Tucker on the trail.
Apr 13, 2023 near Prudenv…, MI

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Apr 11, 2023
Teresa O'Riley
Went w/82 yr old Mom & dog. Near entrance it's flooded & had to make our way around it. Nice trail, quiet and scenic. CAN'T see the lakes from trail. 2.1mi — 1h 30m

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