Hiking Trails & Parks in Michigan
20,751 mapped trails and 284 parks across Michigan. Browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Michigan
Michigan has 20,751 mapped hiking trails and 284 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 152 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 152 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Michigan
A spatially-sampled view of 611 trail and park locations across Michigan’s counties.
Michigan Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 152 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Michigan
Parks & Campgrounds in Michigan
Longest Trails in Michigan
Hiking guides & rankings for Michigan
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Michigan, Ranked
Michigan's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Joshua EarleMichigan's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Michigan trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Michigan
Ten gentle, well-marked Michigan trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Holly MandarichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Michigan
Michigan's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Michigan
Federal parks and recreation areas in Michigan ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Tobias MrzykBest Waterfall Hikes in Michigan: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Michigan's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.