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North Eastern State Trail

North Eastern State Trail

Directions

45.632963, -84.487075
Contact
Phone: 989-348-7068
Email: DNR-ParksAndRecreation@Michigan.gov

The North Eastern State Trail, a 70-mile rail-trail between Alpena and Cheboygan, is open to nonmotorized uses in the warmer months and snowmobiles Dec. 1-March 31. The trail intersects with the North Central and North Western state trails.

The trail is made made of crushed limestone and takes visitors through wetlands, farmlands, forests and small towns.

There are multiple trailheads and trailside shelters with picnic tables along the trail.

Trail activities

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Biking

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Equestrian

hiking

Hiking

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Snowmobiling

The trail is open to snowmobiling Dec. 1 to March 31 (weather-dependent).

Area and trail maps

Download trail map

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