Ninga Aki Pathway

Fayette Historic State Park

Required

2.70

Trailhead located at Portage Bay SF Campground

You will find towering white pines, cedars, spruce and balsams along this 2.7-mile pathway. It is located in the Portage Bay State Forest Campground in Delta County, just 10 miles south of Garden via County Road 483 and Portage Bay Road. This pathway is managed by Fayette Historic State Park .

More Information

Along this beautiful pathway, you will find yourself in one of Michigan’s southernmost boreal forests. Towering white pines, cedars, spruce and balsams shade the thick mosses, wildflowers and ferns that blanket the forest floor.

The Ninga Aki Pathway consists of two loops, including the Lake Michigan Loop (2 miles) and Bog Lake Loop (.7 miles). Roughly 1/5 of the Lake Michigan Loop is located on the shoreline of Lake Michigan where a unique limestone beach offers a beautiful view of Portage Bay. The Bog Lake Loop provides scenic board walk trails through dense cedars and balsam thickets while also offering a picturesque view of Bog Lake.

Activities (Display as List)

Cross-Country Skiing Item is accessible.
Cross-Country Skiing: This pathway includes 2.7 miles of flat terrain open to cross-country skiing. Trails are not groomed. The campground is typically plowed by local volunteers. Learn more about cross-county skiing.
Hiking Item is accessible.
Hiking: This pathway offers 2.7 miles of flat terrain with interpretive information on local natural resources and Ojibwa Native American life.
Hunting Item is accessible.
Hunting: This pathway provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 ft. of an occupied dwelling.Healthy populations of game species include: Ruffed Grouse, Snowshoe Hare, Water Fowl, Whitetail Deer, and Black Bear. Learn more about hunting.
Mountain Biking Item is accessible.
Mountain Biking: This pathway offers 2.7 miles of flat terrain that are open to mountain biking. Learn more about mountain biking.
Snowshoeing Item is accessible.
Snowshoeing: This pathway offers 2.7 miles of flat terrain that are open to snowshoeing. Trails are not groomed. The campground is typically plowed by local volunteers.
Watchable Wildlife Item is accessible.
Watchable Wildlife: Viewing opportunities include spring and fall migration routes for many waterfowl species on Portage Bay, as well as a variety of plentiful and diverse boreal forest species. There is also an abundance of wilflowers. Learn more about Michigan wildlife.

Facilities (Display as List)

Vault Toilet Item is accessible.
Vault Toilet