Muncie Lakes Pathway

Muncie Lakes Pathway is an easy out-and-back hike in Michigan, about 1.8 miles from the community of Jacks Landing. The route is roughly 4.6 miles long, with a total elevation gain of about 502 feet, and it reaches a high point of 951 feet. The climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 1.9 miles in, where the grade reaches about 9 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 81°F with lows near 55°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. The trip takes about two hours. The Muncie Lake Pathway #5-#6 and #6-#7 hikes both lie about a mile away, and the Boardman River, a canoeing spot, is about 6 miles off.