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Bay de Noc - Grand Island National Recreation Trail

Hiawatha National Forest, Upper Peninsula, Michigan

Distance
64.4 km
Elev. gain
767 m
Start
Bay de Noc – Grand Island National Recreation Trailhead
Finish
Near Au Train Township

A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.

0 km182288 m above sea level70.2 km

Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.

About this distance

The Hiawatha National Forest publishes approximately 40 miles (64.4 km) from Rapid River to Ackerman Lake. The OSM geometry measures about 71.5 km.

Common questions

How long is the Bay de Noc - Grand Island National Recreation Trail?
The Bay de Noc - Grand Island National Recreation Trail is 64.4 km (40 miles).
How much elevation gain does the Bay de Noc - Grand Island National Recreation Trail have?
The Bay de Noc - Grand Island National Recreation Trail has about 767 m (2,516 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
Where does the Bay de Noc - Grand Island National Recreation Trail start and finish?
The Bay de Noc - Grand Island National Recreation Trail runs between Bay de Noc – Grand Island National Recreation Trailhead and Near Au Train Township.
Why do other sources list a different distance for the Bay de Noc - Grand Island National Recreation Trail?
The Hiawatha National Forest publishes approximately 40 miles (64.4 km) from Rapid River to Ackerman Lake. The OSM geometry measures about 71.5 km.

Sources

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Reviewed by a Far curator on August 9, 2026. Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.