Deer Marsh Interpretive
- 5.9 mi
- loop
- 97 ft
- climb
- 1,574 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Deer Marsh Interpretive is a 5.9-mile loop hike in the Kenton Ranger District of Michigan's Ottawa National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is rated moderate, with a total elevation gain of 97 feet, and it sits on gravel. The route starts and ends at about 1,516 feet, with a high point of 1,574 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 1.7 miles in, where the grade reaches 9 percent. The trail is open year-round, and it is accessible to horses and bikes. It is not an accessible trail. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 76°F in July and 74°F in August, with lows in the low 50s. Winters are cold, with January highs near 22°F. Lake Ste. Kathryn Campground is just 0.7 miles away, and Nesbit Lake and Norway Lake Boat Landing are both within 2 miles. Paddlers can reach the East Branch Ontonagon River about 5 miles off.
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