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
- 17.9 mi (28.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,030 ft (314 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr 15 min
- High point
- 840 ft (256 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from start
- Campsite 3 mi (4.9 km) from start
- Campsite 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from start
- Waterfall 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from start
- Waterfall 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from start
- Campsite 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from start
- Campsite 6 mi (9.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from start
- Campsite 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from start
- Campsite: 4A 9 mi (14.5 km) from start
- Campsite: 4C 9.9 mi (16 km) from start
- Campsite: 4B 10 mi (16 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Slagle Creek Overlook 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from start
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Questions about Manistee River Trail
How long is Manistee River Trail?
Manistee River Trail is 17.9 mi (28.8 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 15 min. It climbs 1,030 ft (314 m) in total, up to a high point of 840 ft (256 m).
How hard is Manistee River Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Manistee River Trail?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Manistee River Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Manistee River Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (99% under trees).
What can you do on Manistee River Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: paved.
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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