Hike the Big Carp River Trail in the heart of the Porkies and you will begin your day on a high rocky bluff overlooking the rugged landscape of the beautiful mountain range at the Lake of the Clouds overlook. The famous Big Carp River Trail is a 9.6-mile hike from the mountains to Lake Superior. Hikers will find themselves ending their journey on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior, the world’s largest freshwater sea. Along their way, hikers will be able to take in the sights along the Big Carp River, including thundering waterfalls, wildlife native to the state park and towering pine trees. Visitors should be advised that this is typically a challenging hike, and often times, hikers will camp along the route to fully take in the surroundings.