27.9km
Total Distance
491m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A two day backpacking loop in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park from the Lake of the Clouds overlook down the Big Carp River Trail past Shining Cloud Falls to the mouth of the Big Carp River on Lake Superior, then back east on the Lake Superior Trail. Overnight stays in the park backcountry need a permit.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Lake of the Clouds Scenic Overlook
    at the start · Viewpoint
Parking
126m from the start
Surface
natural ground
Marked route
North Country National Scenic Trail (MI)

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes
  • Bring enough water - check sources along the route