on the Hiawatha
General Information
Whether you prefer foot or wheels as a mode of transportation, the Hiawatha has a trail/touring opportunity for you. Many trails offer scenic views of the Great Lakes or meander among inland lakes and beside scenic rivers. Other trails focus on historic sites. Whatever you like, check out our trail and tour selection!West Side Trails & Tours
The West Unit of the Hiawatha includes the Manistique (MA), Munising (MU) and (RR) Rapid River Ranger Districts.
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Trail/Tour Name Difficulty Rating |
Hiking |
Mtn. Bike |
Interpretive |
Horse |
ATV |
Auto |
Info |
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Bruno’s Run Hike/Mtn Bike Moderate |
9 mi |
9 mi |
MU |
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Valley Spur Mtn Bike Easy to Difficult |
26.5 mi |
5.2 mi |
MU |
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Bay Furnace Historic Site Easy, accessible |
0.1 mi |
MU |
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AuTrain Songbird Easy |
2 mi |
2 mi |
MU |
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Grand Island NRA |
28 mi |
28 mi |
MU |
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Bay de Noc/Grand Island Trail |
40 mi |
40 mi |
MU/RR |
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Oakwood Horse Trail |
11 mi |
MU |
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Pine Marten Run |
26 |
26 |
MA |
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Coalwood/Haywire ATV Trail |
47 mi |
MA/MU |
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North Country National Scenic Trail Easy |
15 mi |
MU/RR |
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CCC Auto Tour |
Yes |
MA |
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CCC Auto Tour |
Yes |
MU |
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CCC Auto Tour |
Yes |
RR |
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Fall Color Tour |
Yes |
MA/MU/RR |
East Side Trails & Tours
The East Unit of the Hiawatha includes the Sault Ste. Marie (SM) and St. Ignace (SI) Ranger Districts.
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Trail/Tour Name Difficulty Rating |
Hiking |
Mtn. Bike |
Interpretive |
Horse |
ATV |
Auto |
Info |
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Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway |
MU |
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Horseshoe Bay Hiking Trail Easy |
mi |
SI |
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North Country National Scenic Trail Easy |
36.5 mi |
SI |
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North Country National Scenic Trail Easy |
42 mi |
SM |
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CCC Auto Tour |
Yes |
SI |
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CCC Auto Tour |
Yes |
SM |
Canoe Trails
Explore the Hiawatha’s Great Rivers! The five rivers below -- including four National Wild and Scenic Rivers -- offer rustic canoeing opportunities. For maps and access point information, contact us.
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Canoe Trail Name |
Miles |
Difficulty and Maintenance Level |
District to contact for information |
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AuTrain River |
10 |
Easy Unmaintained |
MU |
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Carp River |
24.5 |
Easy unmaintained |
SI |
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Indian River |
36 |
Easy to moderate Unmaintained |
MA/MU |
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Sturgeon River |
41 |
Easy to moderate Unmaintained |
RR |
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Whitefish River |
28 |
Easy to moderate Unmaintained |
RR |