Michigan · Hiking

Gerber Blue Trail

4.8 mi
loop
175 ft
climb
707 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 8 h ago

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 4 alerts for Huron-Manistee National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Huron-Manistee National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Gerber Blue Trail is a 4.8-mile loop in the White Cloud Ranger District of the Huron-Manistee National Forest in Michigan. The trail rises from about 668 feet to a high of 707 feet, with a total elevation gain of 175 feet, and the steepest stretch comes within the first 0.07 miles at about 6 percent grade. It is an easy hike, and the route is short enough to fit into a day of exploring the network of trails that surrounds it. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 80°F with lows near 58°F, while winter highs stay in the 30s. The Gerber Yellow Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Gerber Red Trail is 0.3 mile off. The Gerber Green Trail is 0.8 mile away, and Pines Point Campground is about 7.5 miles from the trail.

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