Hiking Michigan (Paperback)

~ Mike Modrzynski (Author)

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Product Description

Hundreds of hiking trails lace Michigan's vast and unspoiled backcountry. From the beaches of four of the five Great Lakes to the northern mountains and vast forests, Michigan holds many scenic and enjoyable secrets for hikers to discover. Hiking Michigan is the only statewide hiking guide to this vast and varied state. From the wilderness areas of the Upper Peninsula-including Isle Royale National Park, Porcupine Mountains, and Sylvania Recreation Area-to the High Country Pathway through Pigeon River State Forest in the Lower Peninsula, and the 875-mile North Country Trail, Michigan offers the full spectrum of hiking adventures. This guide includes written trail descriptions, black-and-white photos, and maps to help you plan for and enjoy your next trip. Whether you are interested in a challenging backpacking adventure deep in the wilds of Michigan's North Country or an easy day hike on a forested trail or along a Great Lakes beach, Hiking Michigan is an indispensable part of your next outing.

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From the wilderness areas of the Upper Peninsula -- including Isle Royal National Park, Porcupine Mountains, and Sylvania Recreation Area -- to the High Country Pathway through Pigeon River State Forest in the Lower Peninsula, and the 875 mile North Country Trail, Michigan offers the full spectrum of hiking adventures. This guide includes written trail descriptions, black-and-white photos, and maps to help you plan for and enjoy your next trip.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 1st edition (March 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560442263
• ISBN-13: 978-1560442264
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,002,511 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A meager hiking guide for a great state, November 26, 2000

By	Ian Hall (Detroit, USA) - See all my reviews

The 'Hiking Michigan' guidebook was ok, but I expected more. The book is adequate for casual walking. Unfortunately, the maps were not well done. Both the trail maps and the directions to the trailheads lacked important detail. The guidebook did not have a summary matrix of trail information that would have been helpful in planning outings. On the positive side, the descriptions of the trails were accurate. In addition, the book includes introductory sections on clothing, equipment, and trail ethics. Therefore, 'Hiking Michigan' is a good starter-book for the novice, but it falls short compared to true hiking guides.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for the casual or beginning hiker., June 7, 2002

By	Albert Arenthal (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews

I found this book to be very helpful on my first foray into the Northern Michigan wilderness. My wife and I walked the Herman Vogler trail and the Ocqueoc Falls trail while visiting friends on a vacation in Onaway, MI and found the book to be very accurate (maps and descriptions). Both trails are within a 30 minute drive of each other, and are must see's if you are in the area. I cannot speak of any other trails accuracy(s), but once we make another trip up north we will be sure to check out another trail or two and let you know! Good book, good price, I would (and have) recommend this book to anyone interested in hiking Michigan.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, January 9, 2007

By	Mathew Rietz (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Hiking Michigan (Paperback)

This book has good reviews on trails and is very helpful. There are some trails it does not mention that I would have liked to learn more about but it does have a lot of good information.