Are you already plotting your next outdoor adventure here in the Great Lakes State? There’s no bad time to start considering destinations for Michigan excursions, particularly those that allow for exploration of the great outdoors. One hiking locale in the Upper Peninsula allows visitors to appreciate a variety of habitats while enjoying marvelous views, and you’ll want to check it out for yourself.
Naomikong Point Blue Trail can be accessed off Lake Superior Shoreline Rd in Bay Mills Township.
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This breathtaking trail is located within Michigan’s iconic Hiawatha National Forest, an incredible expanse of land that comprises more than 894,000 acres throughout the Upper Peninsula.
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The Naomikong Point Site itself is renowned by experts for its archaeological importance, featuring remnants of indigenous populations who lived here between 100 and 900 AD.
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Of course, natural beauty also abounds throughout the area, and you’ll be delighted when you drop by for a hike along the locale’s Blue Trail. This 3.4-mile out-and-back jaunt is beginner-friendly.
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Kick off your stroll from a parking area off Lake Superior Shoreline Rd and begin a trek through largely flat terrain. As you hike, you might just come across unique birds and other local wildlife.
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Approximately halfway through the path, be prepared to cross a bridge that spans Naomikong Creek. This structure is the perfect point to stop and take in the flora and fauna that surrounds you.
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Of course, a key highlight of the trail is its views of Lake Superior as it meets the shore. In every season, the waters of the lake are simply spectacular, seemingly extending endlessly.
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Whether you’re visiting in the fall when the surrounding forest is rich with color or enjoying a wintertime trek with loved ones, a hike along the Naomikong Point Blue Trail will capture your heart.
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Have you and your family checked out this archaeological treasure during previous visits to the Upper Peninsula? What were some of your favorite bits of scenery along the pathway? Share your trail photos with us in the Facebook comments or recommend another natural gem in Michigan by filling out our nomination form here.
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Address: Naomikong Point Site, Bay Mills Township, MI 49715, USA
