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Michigan
Thompson Lodge
5.0 mi
Distance
457 ft
Gain
1h 48m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Ottawa National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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No access route mapped
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Thompson Lodge
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 5.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 457 ft
- Elevation loss
- 457 ft
- Highest point
- 1,803 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,716 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
The Thompson Lodge trail is a 5-mile out-and-back hike in Michigan's backcountry, offering a moderate woodland experience through diverse terrain. This trail provides access to a historic lodge structure while showcasing the natural beauty of Michigan's interior landscape. The out-and-back route allows hikers to explore at their own pace and return via the same scenic path.
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