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A narrow winding path through wetlands and sand dunes up to dense pine forest, terminating at Lake Superior.


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2.2

Miles

3.6

KM

Point to Point

719' 219 m

High

601' 183 m

Low

180' 55 m

Up

190' 58 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

13%

Max Grade (7°)

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Features Fall Colors · Historical Significance · Lake · River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

Need to Know

There is ample parking at the trailhead. Note that there are no restrooms or water fountains available. Blue markers are frequent and make the trail easy to follow.

Description

This is a semi-rugged narrow trail through the Black Creek Nature Sanctuary. Along the way you'll pass over marshy wetlands and wind near a creek that travels along ancient stamp sands leftover from early mining. There is one main hill climb that can be tiring, although frequent benches make the hike very approachable. Along the trail there is an option to branch to hike along Lake Superior beach, or continue deeper into the dense Nature Sanctuary forest.

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in Michigan

#5,703

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Dirt section of the trail.
Sep 8, 2022 near Laurium, MI
Sandy section of trail through dunes.
Sep 8, 2022 near Laurium, MI
Stamp sands (mining remnants) easily viewable from trail.
Sep 8, 2022 near Laurium, MI
Wood bridge passing over small stream along trail.
Sep 8, 2022 near Laurium, MI

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