Michigan · Hiking

Gogebic Ridge

18.8 mi
round trip
2,301 ft
climb
1,747 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Aug
best months

Is Gogebic Ridge open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ottawa National Forest. It doesn't name Gogebic Ridge, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

Gogebic Ridge is a hard hike in Michigan's Ottawa National Forest, within the Bergland Ranger District. The trail is an out-and-back of about 18.8 miles, with a total climb of 2,301 feet and a high point of 1,747 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 6.6 miles, where the grade reaches 26 percent. The route is on natural surface, and the Forest Service allows horses and bikes. It is not an accessible trail. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Bergland Dam weather station, which sits about 450 feet lower, show July highs around 77°F with lows near 53°F. Winter is cold, with January highs around 21°F and lows near 3°F. The trip takes about 7.5 hours, and the trail is open year-round. The Bergland Ski Trail lies about 2 miles away, and the Big Iron River is about 4 miles off. Norwich Ledge, a climbing area, is about 7 miles away, and the West Branch Ontonagon River is about 8 miles away.