Michigan Shore-to-Shore
A 220-mile equestrian and hiking trail from Empire on Lake Michigan to Oscoda on Lake Huron.
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- Region
- Michigan, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- Northern hardwood mixed conifer (200–500 m)
- Best season
- May – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
Key takeaways
- Biome: Northern hardwood mixed conifer (200–500 m)
- Best season: May – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
A 220-mile equestrian and hiking trail from Empire on Lake Michigan to Oscoda on Lake Huron.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: May – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Northern hardwood mixed conifer (200–500 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Michigan Shore-to-Shore trip tools
Popular pursuits at Michigan Shore-to-Shore
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
- Fishing
Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.
- Horseback Riding
Stock-legal trail and forage rules.
Animals around Michigan Shore-to-Shore
Wildlife guideBlack bearUrsus americanus
Big gameWhitetail DeerOdocoileus virginianus
GamefishBrook TroutSalvelinus fontinalis
Wildlife guideNorth American beaverCastor canadensis
Big gameBlack BearUrsus americanus
GamefishSmallmouth BassMicropterus dolomieu
Wildlife guideSnowshoe hareLepus americanus
Big gameWild HogSus scrofa