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Hiker on the Escarpment Trail in Porcupine Mountains State Park, Michigan

Hiking the Escarpment Trail, Porcupine Mountains State Park, Michigan (courtesy, Michigan Economic Development Corporation)

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Porcupine Mountains State Park Active and Adventure Travel Tips

By Brian Kevin

A 4.5-mile shuttle hike that shows off the park's rugged interior begins at the pricelessly named Overlooked Falls and follows the Little Carp and Lilly Pond Trails to the junction with Summit Peak Road.
Skip the drive along the entrance road that leads to the ethereal Lake of the Clouds. Instead, set out from the trail at Cuyahoga Creek for an eight-mile out-and-back (or four-mile shuttle) that gets you equally close.
In the winter, hop on cross-country skis and try the 5.5-mile trip along the Nonesuch and River trails. This route leads through quiet wooded areas along the Little Union River to an isolated yurt, which you can reserve for overnight stays.

Porcupine Wilderness State Park Overview

The Porcupine Mountains are a series of undulating, irregular ranges covered by spiky trees. Seen from a distance and with a creative eye, the Porkies look like the hunched back of a porcupine, hence the name. Porcupine Mountain State Park is Michigan's largest area of undeveloped wilderness. It covers 92 square miles. Within its folds, you'll find one of the largest virgin hardwood-hemlock forests in the United States as well as racing rivers, waterfalls, and the rugged Lake Superior shoreline. Classic scenes include the exquisite Lake of the Clouds and Mirror Lake. From these lakes flow the Big and Little Carp rivers down deep-cut gorges. Read More

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We have reserved the Big Carp Lake 6 cabin in the Porkies and are having trouble finding the exact information with regard to supplies at this cabin. Some folks have found potable water at the cabins etc. We know we need a cook stove, sleeping bags and food, do we need a water purifier?
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How long do the multi-day hike's last? Is there a price for setting up camp for 1 or 2 nights along the hike?
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Hotels

Silver Sands Motor Lodge

35541 Hwy. M-107
Silver City, MI 49953 Map

Distance: 21.2 mi.
(from destination center)

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Scott's Superior Inn & Cabins

22554 Lakeshore Road
Ontonagon, MI 49953 Map

Distance: 31.8 mi.
(from destination center)

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Big Powderhorn Lodge

N11360 Powderhorn Rd.
Bessemer, MI 49911 Map

Distance: 22.0 mi.
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Attractions

Adventure Mining Company

12 Miles East of Ontonagon on Adventure Rd. (off M-38)
Greenland, Michigan

Distance: 32.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Tour the copper mines, rappelling your way down, or explore tunnels between copper-laden walls.... Read More

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Ontonagon Lighthouse

By the Ontonagon River
422 River St.
Ontonagon, Michigan 49953

Distance: 23.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Furnished in early 20th century style, the Ontonagon Lighthouse stands tall beside Ontonagon River's west bank.... Read More

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Old Depot Museum

150 N. Lowell St.
Ironwood, Michigan 49938

Distance: 27.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Constructed in 1892, this museum was once a railroad depot serving the booming iron mining industry. Today, the building displays iron mining and railroad exhibits.... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Porcupine Mountains State Park

	Distance (mi.)
Minneapolis St Paul International Airport	209.0 map
Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport	278.6 map

Other Smaller Airports near Porcupine Mountains State Park

	Distance (mi.)
Ironwood Gogebic County Airport	22.2 map
Minocqua Noble F. Lee Airport	57.6 map
Hancock Houghton County Airport	63.0 map

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Flight Deals to Porcupine Mountains State Park

Originating	From
Milwaukee (MKE) to Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP)	$104
Chicago (CHI) to Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP)	$126
Atlanta (ATL) to Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP)	$169
Orlando (ORL) to Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP)	$176
New York City (NYC) to Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP)	$178