About trails in Houghton County, Michigan

Houghton County has 226 named trails on the map, covering 326 miles in total, an average of 1.4 miles per trail. That is the 3rd largest mapped trail network among 81 counties in Michigan. 177 of them are tagged for hiking and 160 for mountain biking.

The longest single trail is Bill Nicholls Trail, at 29.9 miles. 9 trails run 5 miles or longer. Mapped points of interest in the county include 23 trailheads, 18 campsites, 24 waterfalls, 52 boat launches, and 1 rapid. The nearest towns to these trails are Hancock, Calumet, and Houghton.

What the trails in Houghton County are like

By length, 153 are under a mile, 64 run 1 to 5 miles, and 9 are 5 miles or longer. 37 are loops, ending where they start; the longest is Bergland to Sidnaw Rail-Trail, at 14.0 miles.

Of the 180 with a difficulty rating, 56 easy, 119 moderate, and 5 hard. Of the 226 with measured elevation, Bergland to Sidnaw Rail-Trail climbs the most, about 5,114 ft, and 4 gain 1,000 ft or more.

Explore by activity

326Total miles

18Campsites

52Boat launches

24Waterfalls

23Trailheads

1Rapids

Bill Nicholls TrailMTB29.9 mi MTU Summer TrailsMTB23.6 mi North Country TrailHike16.2 mi Jack Stevens TrailMTB15.7 mi Lake Linden TrailMTB15.1 mi Bergland to Sidnaw Rail-TrailHike14.0 mi Houghton-Chassell Rail TrailMTB12.4 mi Houghton Waterfront TrailMTB7.6 mi SunsetHikeMTB5.1 mi Alston Trail4.4 mi Lakeview LoopHikeMTB4.0 mi Calumet Lake TrailHikeMTB3.7 mi Chassell Fitness TrailHikeMTB3.7 mi Birch LoopHike3.3 mi Singletrack (Jct 3 to 6)HikeMTB3.2 mi Old M-26Hike2.7 mi Greenstone LoopHikeMTB2.6 mi Pilgrim River Community Forest TrailHikeMTB2.6 mi CreeksideHikeMTB2.5 mi LookoutHikeMTB2.5 mi St. Urho's LoopHikeMTB2.4 mi Twisted TreeHikeMTB2.3 mi Bunker TrailHikeMTB2.1 mi Upper CreeksideHikeMTB2.1 mi Isle Royale LoopHike2.1 mi Relentless Loop2.1 mi SkywayHikeMTB2.1 mi BlissHikeMTB2.0 mi Skidder LoopHike2.0 mi Keweenaw State Trail West2.0 mi ThoroughfareHikeMTB2.0 mi Spring CreekHikeMTB1.9 mi Hairy Toad LoopMTB1.9 mi South Side Trail / ApplesauceHikeMTB1.9 mi Troll LoopHikeMTB1.9 mi Elf LoopHikeMTB1.9 mi Outer Limits LoopHikeMTB1.9 mi Two Hoots LoopHikeMTB1.8 mi Pine LoopHikeMTB1.7 mi MeadowHikeMTB1.6 mi McGunn Creek LoopHikeMTB1.6 mi QuincyHikeMTB1.6 mi Hairpin LoopHike1.5 mi Bull Toad TrailHikeMTB1.5 mi Littmann Gateway LoopHike1.5 mi Inner Peace LoopMTB1.5 mi Forest Trail 13661.4 mi Ed's Loop1.4 mi Portage LoopHike1.4 mi Jimmy DeanHikeMTB1.4 mi Peepsock TrailHikeMTB1.4 mi Twilight Zone LoopHikeMTB1.4 mi Traverse TrailHikeMTB1.4 mi Oak LoopHike1.3 mi Maple LoopHike1.3 mi Hillside TrailHikeMTB1.3 mi Great OaksHikeMTB1.2 mi VistaHikeMTB1.2 mi Time TrialMTB1.2 mi Walk About TrailHikeMTB1.2 mi Forest Trail 13631.2 mi Beaver Lodge Interpretive TrailHike1.2 mi Edward's TrailHikeMTB1.2 mi Bear Lake TrailHike1.1 mi Big DieselHikeMTB1.1 mi Homestead LoopHike1.1 mi High PointHikeMTB1.1 mi Burly TrailHikeMTB1.1 mi OutbackHikeMTB1.1 mi Gnome LoopHikeMTB1.1 mi Porcupine LoopHikeMTB1.1 mi Lotsa Rocksa LoopMTB1.0 mi Superior LoopHike1.0 mi Ruby MarshHikeMTB1.0 mi Cemetery LoopHike1.0 mi Uf Dah LoopHikeMTB1.0 mi Valley TrailHikeMTB1.0 mi Ten Times TrailHikeMTB1.0 mi Farmer's Well LoopHikeMTB1.0 mi River LoopHike0.9 mi Brooks GorgeHikeMTB0.9 mi Tomasi LoopHikeMTB0.9 mi Applesauce TrailHikeMTB0.9 mi Villi MakiHikeMTB0.8 mi Sure Wood TrailHikeMTB0.8 mi Boston Creek Nature Area TrailHike0.8 mi Hobbit LoopHikeMTB0.8 mi Lower Pow PowHikeMTB0.8 mi Field of DreamsHikeMTB0.8 mi Iron RingHikeMTB0.8 mi Ent LoopHikeMTB0.8 mi Silver Mountain TrailHike0.8 mi Sisu HillHikeMTB0.8 mi Inner Core LoopHikeMTB0.8 mi Gonzo TrailHikeMTB0.8 mi Grill HouseHikeMTB0.8 mi Creekside ConnectorHikeMTB0.8 mi Fawn Chase LoopHikeMTB0.8 mi Finni CreekHikeMTB0.7 mi Ring LoopHikeMTB0.7 mi Dragon LoopMTB0.7 mi Two Track (Jct 2 to 6)HikeMTB0.7 mi 7-11 LoopHikeMTB0.7 mi Baby Bear Loop0.7 mi High Point Pass (Summer Route)HikeMTB0.7 mi ST-17HikeMTB0.7 mi High Point PassHikeMTB0.7 mi Surfs UpMTB0.7 mi Sandy Bottom BypassHikeMTB0.7 mi Twist ItHikeMTB0.7 mi Woodland LoopHikeMTB0.7 mi Long BridgeHikeMTB0.7 mi Lily Creek Nature Area TrailHike0.7 mi Maki LoopHikeMTB0.7 mi Lotus LoopHikeMTB0.7 mi Two Track (Jct 2 to 3)HikeMTB0.6 mi Husky TrailHike0.6 mi Cedar Loop0.6 mi Upper Pow PowHikeMTB0.6 mi Forest Trail 1379-E0.6 mi Yew Too LoopHikeMTB0.6 mi Bob Lake Spur TrailHike0.6 mi Bridges DescentHikeMTB0.6 mi SidewinderHikeMTB0.6 mi Grassy LaneHikeMTB0.6 mi Forest Trail 22910.6 mi Don't ThinkMTB0.5 mi Forest Trail 1360-C0.5 mi Forest Trail 1363-D0.5 mi Old Soo Line Railroad GradeHikeMTB0.5 mi Sucky UpHikeMTB0.5 mi Basswood RidgeHikeMTB0.5 mi Len's Loop0.5 mi Lake AnnieHikeMTB0.5 mi Just MiteMTB0.5 mi Forest Trail 2291-D40.5 mi High Point Pass (Winter Snow Bike Route)Hike0.5 mi Diagonal Trail0.5 mi Cable Connector TrailHikeMTB0.5 mi Jim & Doug'sHikeMTB0.4 mi Navy StreetHikeMTB0.4 mi Forest Trail 13790.4 mi Aunt FloHikeMTB0.4 mi Balsalm FingerHike0.4 mi South BasswoodHikeMTB0.4 mi Basswood BottomsHikeMTB0.4 mi Singletrack BonusHikeMTB0.4 mi North BoardwalkHike0.4 mi Basswood HighlandsHikeMTB0.4 mi Nara Nature Park North BoardwalkHike0.4 mi Tecumseh's TrailHikeMTB0.4 mi Nara Nature Park South BoardwalkHike0.4 mi Spur to Sturgeon River FallsHike0.4 mi Early Rider Skills LoopMTB0.4 mi Bobsled LoopMTB0.4 mi South BoardwalkHike0.4 mi Lake Annie (Snow Pow)HikeMTB0.4 mi Forest Trail 2291-D20.4 mi Pine Loop ConnectorHikeMTB0.4 mi Progressive Drop LineMTB0.4 mi Lookout Loop (Sledding Hill Access)Hike0.4 mi Oaks CrosscutHikeMTB0.4 mi Bridges ClimbHikeMTB0.3 mi Flow LineMTB0.3 mi Cut Across (Jct 4 to 5)HikeMTB0.3 mi Uncle SchmunkHikeMTB0.3 mi Swedetown RidgeHikeMTB0.3 mi Racer's ReturnHike0.3 mi Gravity LineMTB0.3 mi Overlook Hub AccessHikeMTB0.3 mi Forest Trail 1366-B0.3 mi Amygdaloid RoadHike0.3 mi Brooks Gorge BypassHikeMTB0.3 mi Sasquatch ConnectorHikeMTB0.3 mi Trail to BeachHike0.3 mi North BasswoodHikeMTB0.3 mi MakiHikeMTB0.3 mi Sleeping Bear LoopMTB0.3 mi Leiblein LaneHikeMTB0.3 mi Ruby Marsh West (Winter Snow Bike Trail)Hike0.3 mi Snow Bike Alley (Winter Snow Bike Trail)Hike0.3 mi Deer Track Trail0.3 mi High Point (Winter Snow Bike Route)Hike0.3 mi Tech LineMTB0.3 mi Tamarack Loop0.3 mi Chassell Historical TrailHike0.3 mi Apple Crisp TrailHikeMTB0.3 mi Beaver BypassHikeMTB0.3 mi Forest Trail 1379-D0.3 mi TrilliumHikeMTB0.2 mi Apple StreetHike0.2 mi Forest Trail 1363-C0.2 mi Great Oaks (Gnarly)HikeMTB0.2 mi Forest Trail 1363-A0.2 mi TombstoneHikeMTB0.2 mi Spring Creek (Summer Route)HikeMTB0.2 mi Mr. Toad's Wild RideHikeMTB0.2 mi Woodsy LaneHikeMTB0.2 mi Two Track (Jct 1 to 2)HikeMTB0.2 mi Thoroughfare (Summer Route)HikeMTB0.2 mi Bruce's CrossingHikeMTB0.2 mi Railroad Ravine (Unmaintained)Hike0.2 mi Dirt JumpsMTB0.2 mi Dam HillHikeMTB0.2 mi Small JumpsHikeMTB0.2 mi Vista (Singletrack)HikeMTB0.2 mi Two Bridge BypassHikeMTB0.2 mi South Basswood (Winter Snow Bike Route)Hike0.2 mi Small DropsHikeMTB0.1 mi Great Oaks (Not Gnarly)HikeMTB0.1 mi Bear's Den Overlook TrailHike0.1 mi River TrailHikeMTB0.1 mi Meadow (Summer Route)HikeMTB0.1 mi Meadow-Creekside ConnectorHikeMTB0.1 mi Pump House LoopHikeMTB0.1 mi Tube Park AccessHike0.1 mi Mini Gravity Hub ClimbMTB0.1 mi Campground ConnectorHikeMTB0.1 mi Goodell StreetHike0.1 mi Trillium (Old)HikeMTB0.1 mi Skinny ZoneMTB0.1 mi Advanced Jump LineMTB0.1 mi Intermediate Jump LineMTB0.1 mi Beginner Skills LoopHikeMTB0.1 mi Snow PowHikeMTB0.1 mi Sorta Sucky UpHikeMTB0.1 mi

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Trail geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed ODbL. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Compiled and published by Trailmonger · trail data last rebuilt October 4, 2026.