Merriman East Pathway

Bewabic State Park

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9.00

13 miles NE of Iron Mountain via M-95 & Merriman Rd

The rustic looped trail traverses rolling hills, thick wooded areas and open fields with a total of 9 miles of trail. Located in beautiful Dickinson county, the trailhead is just 16 miles from Iron Mountain (7 miles off of M95 on Merriman truck trail). This pathway is managed by Bewabic State Park.

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This pathway, located in Iron Mountain offers multiple loops, totaling 9 miles, is open to hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing. The pathway traverses rolling hills, thick wooded areas and open fields. There are opportunities to view wildlife with several berry bushes, a crossing at Mitchell Creek and views of Lost Lake. The trailhead includes a vault toilet, plenty of parking and a warming shelter at the second trail marker intersection.

Activities (Display as List)

Cross-Country Skiing Item is accessible.
Cross-Country Skiing: This pathway offers 9 miles of back country skiing with rolling hills and a verity of terrain. The trail is usually ungroomed and has a warming shelter at the second trail marker intersection. Learn more about cross-county skiing.
Hiking Item is accessible.
Hiking: The trail offers a varied terrain, inlcuding rolling hills that pass through hard woods, pines and fields. All loops are open to hiking.
Mountain Biking Item is accessible.
Mountain Biking: The trail offers a varied terrain, inlcuding rolling hills that pass through hard woods, pines and fields. All loops are open to mountain biking. Learn more about mountain biking.
Watchable Wildlife Item is accessible.
Watchable Wildlife: Several varities of wildlife can be seen from this pathway, including whitetail deer, black bear, fox, rabbit and many other small game animals. It's also a great spot for bird watching because of the wide verity of Northland birds. Learn more about Michigan wildlife.

Facilities (Display as List)

Vault Toilet Item is accessible.
Vault Toilet