Pinkerton Trail is located in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. It is a 2.6-mile in-and-out trail and is the shortest route to the cabins and campsites near the mouth of the Big Carp River. The trail passes through impressive stands of virgin hemlock and crosses several bridged streams and creeks along the way. It also provides the most direct access for fishing in the mouth of the Little Carp River. The trail is primarily for hiking, trail running and cross-country skiing.