Manistee River Trail
Manistee National Forest - Cadillac Ranger District, Manistee County, MI
Out-and-back trail in Manistee National Forest - Cadillac Ranger District, Manistee County, MI. Hiking.
- Distance
- 19 mi (30.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,031 ft (619 m)
- Est. Time
- 7 hr 10 min
- High point
- 866 ft (264 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Red Bridge Campground 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Campsite 1 mi (1.5 km) from start
- Campsite 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from start
- Campsite: 10A 1.9 mi (3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2 mi (3.2 km) from start
- Campsite: MRT #8C 3 mi (4.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 3 mi (4.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from start
- Campsite 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Slagle Creek Overlook 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from start
- Campsite: 4B 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from start
- Campsite: 4C 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from start
- Campsite: 4A 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from start
- Waterfall 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from start
- Campsite 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from start
- Campsite 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from start
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Questions about Manistee River Trail
How long is Manistee River Trail?
Manistee River Trail is 19 mi (30.6 km) long. Most people take about 7 hr 10 min. It climbs 2,031 ft (619 m) in total, up to a high point of 866 ft (264 m).
How hard is Manistee River Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Manistee River Trail?
Parking at the start. 3 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Manistee River Trail?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Manistee River Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (96% under trees).
What can you do on Manistee River Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Manistee River Trail?
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.
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