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The shortest loop from the trailhead at South Higgins Lake State Park.


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Map Key

2.0

Miles

3.2

KM

Point to Point

1,227' 374 m

High

1,151' 351 m

Low

167' 51 m

Up

149' 46 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

8%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · Views · Wildlife

Family Friendly Kids can definitely handle this trail's gentle grades and manageable length.

Description

Loop A is the first loop you encounter when leaving the trailhead. For the first portion, the trail follows the lakeshore through dense forests comprised of maple, birch, hemlock, and oak along a mixed tread with gentle grades. Eventually, the trail reaches a junction where a right turn will send you across to the south side of the loop. From here, simply make a right and follow the trail as it meanders through more dense hardwood forest back to the trailhead.

Flora & Fauna

Keep your eyes peeled for various kinds of waterfowl on the lake, as well as deer, bear, and bobcats on land.

Contacts

Shared By:

Hunter R

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#138

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#9,711

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Photos

1st bridge
Aug 30, 2017 near Roscommon, MI
Marl Lake
Aug 30, 2017 near Prudenv…, MI
Lake view
Aug 30, 2017 near Prudenv…, MI
Marl Lake at trailhead
Aug 30, 2017 near Roscommon, MI

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