Chief Pontiac Trail Conventional Hike
Oakland County, MI
Point-to-point trail in Oakland County, MI. Hiking.
- Distance
- 16.5 mi (26.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 741 ft (226 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 40 min
- High point
- 1,129 ft (344 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Group Camp 2 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Horse Mounting Block 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from start
- Attraction: Horse Mounting Block 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from start
- Picnic area 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from start
- Shelter 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Lower Pines Organizational Campground 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Upper Pines Organizational Campground 6 mi (9.6 km) from start
- Shelter 11.8 mi (19 km) from start
- Peak: Mount Omich 13.6 mi (21.8 km) from start
- Attraction: Hilltop Rest Area 13.8 mi (22.3 km) from start
- Picnic area 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Youth Group Campground 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from start
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Questions about Chief Pontiac Trail Conventional Hike
How long is Chief Pontiac Trail Conventional Hike?
Chief Pontiac Trail Conventional Hike is 16.5 mi (26.6 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 40 min. It climbs 741 ft (226 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,129 ft (344 m).
How hard is Chief Pontiac Trail Conventional Hike?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Chief Pontiac Trail Conventional Hike?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Chief Pontiac Trail Conventional Hike?
Drinking water on the way at 11.8 mi (19 km), 16.4 mi (26.4 km), 16.5 mi (26.6 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 0.1 mi (0.2 km), 0.2 mi (0.3 km), 5.6 mi (9.1 km).
Is Chief Pontiac Trail Conventional Hike shaded?
Mostly shaded (82% under trees).
What can you do on Chief Pontiac Trail Conventional Hike?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Chief Pontiac Trail Conventional Hike?
Starbucks, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Marathon, 1.2 mi (1.9 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Chief Pontiac Trail Conventional Hike?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Chief Pontiac Trail Conventional Hike
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- North Trail Alternate Route Kensington Metropark · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- West Trail Kensington Metropark · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
- Camp Dearborn Connector Trail Camp Dearborn · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Butterfly Path Camp Dearborn · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- West Trail Kensington Metropark · Easy · 1.3 mi (2 km)
- West Trail (C-Loop) Kensington Metropark · Easy · 2.7 mi (4.3 km)
- Milford Trail Kensington Metropark · Easy · 5.6 mi (9.1 km)
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