Days River Pathway

Escanaba Forest Area Office

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Located in Delta County, this trail winds along the Days River through the pine, spruce and cedar ridges of the state forest. The trailhead is located 5.3 miles northwest of Gladstone. This trail is managed by the Escanaba Field Office.

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Located near Gladstone, the Days River Pathway provides a variety of terrain for hiking, biking and skiing adventures. With 9 miles of trails and five possible loops, the trail provides an opportunity to travel through a beautifully dense forest and along the Days River. There is currently a 3-mile looped single-track trail available exclusively for mountain bikers at the trailhead of the pathway. There is continued work being done to expand single-track mountain biking opportunities for visitors. The trail is groomed for cross-country skiing in the winter. The trailhead is 5.3 miles northwest of Gladstone via M-35 North and Days River 24.5 Road.

The pathway is maintained with the help of Delta County Nonmotorized Trails.

Backpacking (dispersed camping) is allowed along the pathway. View a map of state forests and campgrounds.

Activities (Display as List)

Cross Country Ski Item is accessible.
Cross Country Ski: All nine miles of the trail are groomed for cross-country skiing during the winter months.
Equestrian Item is accessible.
Equestrian: This multi-use pathway is open to horseback riding.
Hiking Item is accessible.
Hiking
Mountain Biking Item is accessible.
Mountain Biking: All 9 miles of looped trails are open to mountain biking. This narrow, wooded trail has some steep uphill sections and tight turns.
Snowshoeing Item is accessible.
Snowshoeing: Snowshoers are asked to stay off tracks groomed for cross-country skiing.