The best walks and hikes in Michigan
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United States? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Michigan to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Michigan is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 27, 2025
5.0
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1. Chapel Trail Loop — Hiawatha National Forest
16.4km
04:22
180m
170m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(4)
153
hikers
2. Dunes Trail to Lake Michigan — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
6.02km
01:43
140m
140m
Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.8
(5)
143
hikers
3. Empire Bluff Trail — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
2.37km
00:38
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(11)
82
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.9
(9)
50
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5. Penosha Trail loop — Brighton State Recreation Area
8.14km
02:09
70m
70m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
54
hikers
6. Maybury State Park Hiking Trail loop
5.86km
01:30
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(2)
56
hikers
7. Sugarloaf Mountain Trail loop — Marquette, Michigan
2.15km
00:37
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(12)
34
hikers
8. Proud Lake State Recreation Area – loop
9.01km
02:17
20m
20m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.3
(3)
49
hikers
9. Pyramid Point Trail loop — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
4.33km
01:18
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
48
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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