Erie State Game Area

Hike Name: Erie State Game Area Location: southeast MI Length: 7 Submitted by: reformed lurker Date Submitted: 0/0/00 Rating:	more Michigan trail reviews Michigan national parks Michigan state parks
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Description
If you live in SE Michigan and get the bug for a slightly more rugged hike, this might be a possibility.

The hike follows a peninsula of land along Lake Erie. You may have to over/under fallen trees and you will definitely have to wade if you want to go farther than a couple of miles. There is no "trail", but generally stay as close to the shoreline as possible.

At certain points, the hikeable portion of the peninsula breaks into a series of small islands. Just wade to the next one - the water is usually only about a foot deep.

Bald eagles nest nearby and all kinds of birds and aquatic mammals are present.

The drawback to hiking here is an obvious industrial presence. The hike starts just behind a power plant and other factories can be seen along the shore. But, you can also see lighthouses and passing freighters.

Camping is legal with a free DNR permit from Oct. 1 to April 1. Watch for hunters in season, hike with a partner and make drop-off arrangements if camping, rather than leaving your car at the trailhead.

Directions to Hike
Take I-75 to the Erie/Temperance exit just north of the Michigan/Ohio border. Go east from the exit towards the power plant. The road dead-ends into a small parking area. Continue east on foot to the beach. Then, hike south along the shore or up on the factory dikes.

Contact Information
Contact the MI DNR at Pointe Mouillee State Game Area: (734) 379-9692

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