| About Huron-Manistee National Forest |
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| North Country Trail - Segment D |
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Difficulty:
Easy to Moderate
Elevation:
1,000 Feet
Length:
23.4 Miles
Reservation:
No
Season:
Spring - Fall
From Baldwin, MI, Bowman Lake Trailhead: Travel west along 52nd Street several miles. Bear southwest onto 56th Street (Carrs Road) and proceed several more miles crossing over the Marquette River. Bowman Lake Trailhead is ahead on the right.
Location Information
The North Country Trail (NCT) is a National Scenic Trail which when completed will extend across seven states from New York to North Dakota. Today, 1,700 of the 4,000-mile route are completed. On the Huron-Manistee National Forest, the trail passes through a wide variety of vegetation types. Blue diamond blazes designate the NCT, as well as posts with NCT stickers at road crossings. Topography varies from flat to rolling hills. As a result of good planning, this segment of trail feels more remote than in actuality. Much of this 23.4-mile stretch encompasses beginner to intermediate terrain. Mountain bikes are prohibited between the Bowman Lake Trailhead and the Nichols Lake North Trailhead. From Nichols Lake North Trailhead south to M-20 Trailhead, bikers are welcome. The biking stretch is nearly 20 miles long. Camping is permitted 200 feet off the trail. This is a carry-in / carry-out trail. Developed campgrounds along this segment include Nichols Lake, Benton Lake, and Highbank Lake. All three campgrounds offer potable water. Note: A vehicle pass is required from April 1 to November 1. Passes may be purchased for $30 (household), $20 (annual), $5 (weekly), or $3 (daily). Golden Age Passport and Access holders may purchase annual passes for 50% of the regular price.
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