Michigan · Hiking

Mishike Lake

0.9 mi
round trip
183 ft
climb
1,609 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Is Mishike Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ottawa National Forest. It doesn't name Mishike Lake, 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.

Mishike Lake is a short, easy out-and-back hike in the Bessemer Ranger District of Michigan's Ottawa National Forest, about 0.87 miles long with a total elevation gain of 22 feet. The trail is natural-surfaced and open year-round, and it is managed by the Forest Service. The route is nearly flat, with the high point at 1,609 feet and the low at 1,568 feet. The steepest stretch comes early, at about 0.09 miles in, with a 10% grade. Bikes and horses are both allowed, and the trail is not accessible. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Rest Lake, Wisconsin, run to highs around 78°F in July and 76°F in August, while winter brings highs in the 20s and regular snow days from December through February. Nearby, Moraine Lake Hunter is about 1.9 miles away, and Henry Lake Campground is about 2.5 miles away. Canoe-W. Branch Presque Isle is about 3 miles away, and Bobcat Lake Campground is about 5.3 miles away.