Manistee River Trail

Hike Name: Manistee River Trail Location: west MI Length: 10.5 Submitted by: Peggy Date Submitted: 0/0/00 Rating:	more Michigan trail reviews Michigan national parks Michigan state parks
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Description
So much scenery, so few words...following the east bank of the Manistee River through hardwood and pine forests with views of the river valley (spectacular colors in autumn),creek crossings, boardwalks across wetlands, a small but loud waterfall, steep hills, and two unique bridges: an arch timber bridge crossing Slagle Creek and a suspension bridge over the Manistee River linking the north end of the trail with the Marilla segment of the North Country Trail on the west side of the river. This makes a weekend loop of about 26 miles possible with the southern link crossing the river at Red Bridge and many options for dayhikes or an overnighter. Fishing and canoeing are popular activities on the Manistee. The U.S. Forest Seaton Creek Campground Trailhead has parking, camping with a hand pump and outhouses available and a picnic area. Camping is allowed along the trails. Spring and fall are great times to relax here; snowshoes and skis can get you here in winter to enjoy the water wonderland. The trail can be accessed from the Seaton Creek Campground, the Red Bridge river access area, or the Marilla Road North Country Trail Trailhead (to the suspension bridge).

Directions to Hike
Seaton Creek Trailhead: Hwy M-37 north 9 miles from the M-55 junction, west on 26 Road for 1.7 miles, then bear right (O'Rourke Dr.) and 1.3 miles to Forest Service Rd. 5993 to the Campground. There are signs.

Contact Information
Manistee National Forest
Cadillac-Manistee Ranger Districts
412 Red Apple Rd.
Manistee, MI 49660

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