Muncie Lake Pathway

Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park

Address

Phone

231-922-5270

Approximate Size

(Acres)

Recreation Passport

Required

Trail Length

9.80

Trail Head

13 miles SE of Traverse City via Garfield Ave, Hammond Rd, High Lake Rd, Supply Rd & Rennie Lake Rd

Camp Sites/Fees

This popular pathway winds through a slice of the Pere Marquette State Forest. It is locate in Grand Traverse County, 13 miles SE of Traverse City via Garfield Ave, Hammond Rd, High Lake Rd, Supply Rd & Rennie Lake Rd. The pathway is managed by Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park.

More Information

The Muncie Lakes Pathway is a 9.8-mile trail system that winds through a slice of the Pere Marquette State Forest and is known as one of the most popular trails in Grand Traverse County. The trail borders the scenic Muncie Lakes and Boardman River Valley and contains four crossover spurs. In the winter it is groomed with single track for skiing and in the summer you will find plenty of mountain bikers. You’ll find yourself amongst a mixture of hardwoods, pines and upland meadows, which makes it an especially beautiful journey in the fall. Those on horseback and on foot are also permitted to enjoy the Muncie Lakes Pathway.

Activities (Display as List)

Cross Country Ski

Cross Country Ski: This pathway is open to cross-country skiing and is groomed by volunteers in the winter. Learn more about cross-county skiing.

Hiking

Hiking: This pathway is open to hiking, Learn more about hiking trails.

Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking: This pathway is open to mountain biking. Learn more about mountain biking.

Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing: The pathway is open to snowshoeing but the trail is groomed for cross-country skiing in the winter. Please be courteous and stay to the side of the tracks.

Watchable Wildlife

Watchable Wildlife: Visitors may see a variety of woodland creatures such as deer, coyote, fox, beaver and possibly an elusive black bear. There is also a variety of bird species for the birding enthusiasts. Visitors may also see a variety of bird species in the area. Learn more about Michigan wildlife.