Porcupine Mts-North Mirror Lake Trail

Required

7.30

From the Lake of the Clouds parking area, the trail descends into the Big Carp River valley before climbing steeply into the park's interior uplands on its way to Mirror Lake. Perched at 1,532 feet above sea level, Mirror Lake is the highest lake in the park.

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The North Mirror Lake Trail, is one of two trails that encircle the famous Mirror Lake of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The Northern loop is the longer of the two loops, as it stretches 7.3 total miles. Most hikers combine the South and North Mirror Lake Trail to cross through the heart of the Porcupine Mountains, beginning at Summit Peak Road and ending at the Lake of the Clouds overlook. However, from south to north, this trail goes from moderate to challenging difficulty levels, so visitors should plan well ahead of time before beginning their exploration.

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Cross Country Ski Item is accessible.
Cross Country Ski
Hiking Item is accessible.
Hiking: From the Lake of the Clouds parking area, the trail descends into the Big Carp River Valley before climbing steeply in to the park's interior uplands on its way to Mirror Lake. Perched at 1,532 feet above sea level, Mirror Lake is the highest lake in the park.

M107 parking to Government Peak Trail -- 2.9 miles

Government Peak Trail to Mirror Lake -- 0.9 miles