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Portage River – Blind Lake Walk-In Campground loop from Pinckney State Recreation Area

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Portage River – Blind Lake Walk-In Campground loop from Pinckney State Recreation Area

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Portage River – Blind Lake Walk-In Campground loop from Pinckney State Recreation Area

05:42

21.8km

170m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

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Pinckney State Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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437 m

Mark Hoffman Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This trailhead sits beside Pickerel Lake, an 80-acre undeveloped lake in Pinckney Recreation Area. The lake is a serene retreat, ringed by unspoiled forest and wetlands, with no buildings or …

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1.14 km

Embark on a serene escape to Pickerel Lake—an 80-acre, undeveloped haven. This pristine retreat offers untouched natural beauty. Runners can immerse themselves in the tranquil landscape, surrounded by the unspoiled wilderness that defines Pickerel Lake.

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6.65 km

Gosling Lake

Highlight • Lake

Gosling Lake sits in a secluded area of Pinckney Recreation Area. The lake is surrounded by wetlands and trees, offering a peaceful place to stop by and observe the wildlife.

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15.5 km

Portage River

Highlight • River

This is where the the Portage River separates Watson Lake and Halfmoon Lake. Both lakes as well as the river are known for great fishing.

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17.2 km

Blind Lake Walk-In Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

Set about halfway along the 17-mile Potawatomi Trail loop in Pinckney Recreation Area, Blind Lake is a hike-in only campground with 10 rustic sites. Each site has a fire ring, …

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19.4 km

Dead Lake Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

21.0 km

Wetland Boardwalk

Highlight • Trail

A raised wooden boardwalk carrying the Waterloo–Pinckney Trail across a marsh just west of Hankerd Road. This stretch offers a glimpse into Pinckney’s wetland habitat, where cattails, shrubs, and standing …

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21.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

367 m

268 m

Surfaces

19.3 km

1.89 km

564 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 30 August

26°C

18°C

93 %

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Portage River – Blind Lake Walk-In Campground loop from Pinckney State Recreation Area

Mark Hoffman Trailhead

Pickerel Lake

Gosling Lake

Portage River

Blind Lake Walk-In Campground

Dead Lake Overlook

Wetland Boardwalk

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