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Michigan
Manistee Smt Dnr 617
4.9 mi
Distance
453 ft
Gain
1h 44m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Huron-Manistee National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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Manistee Smt Dnr 617
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 4.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 453 ft
- Elevation loss
- 453 ft
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About this trail
Manistee Summit DNR 617 is a scenic 4.88-mile out-and-back trail in Michigan's Manistee area, offering hikers a moderate woodland experience with gentle elevation changes. This DNR-maintained trail showcases the natural beauty of northern Michigan's forest landscape, with opportunities to observe local flora and fauna along well-established paths. The out-and-back route allows hikers to set their own turnaround point and enjoy a peaceful forest walk.
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