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Muncie Lake Pathway
Muncie Lake Pathway
Explore the popular 9.8-mile Muncie Lakes Pathway, winding through the picturesque Pere Marquette State Forest. This scenic trail borders Muncie Lake and the Boardman River Valley, offering stunning views year-round. You'll find yourself amongst a mixture of hardwoods, pines and upland meadows.
The trail is located 13 miles southeast of Traverse City via Garfield Avenue and Hammond, High Lake, Supply and Rennie Lake roads.
The trail is groomed (single track) for cross-country skiing.
Trail activities
Cross-country skiing
This pathway is open to cross-country skiing and is groomed by volunteers in the winter.
Hiking
Mountain biking
Snowshoeing
The pathway is open to snowshoeing but the trail is groomed for cross-country skiing in the winter. Please be courteous and stay to the side of the tracks.
Vault toilet
Wildlife viewing
Visitors may see a variety of woodland creatures such as deer, coyote, fox, beaver and possibly an elusive black bear. There is also a variety of bird species for the birding enthusiasts. Visitors may also see a variety of bird species in the area.