NCT Highbanks Campground Spur
- Ends at Highbank Lake
- Inside Manistee National Forest
- Camp under a mile away
8.9 mi out & back · 483 ft gain · Moderate
Manistee National Forest · Camp under a mile away
11.0 mi out & back · 161 ft gain · 821 ft high point · Moderate
Via Nct-Coolbough Spur, the North Country National Scenic Trail, and the North Country Trail (4.6 mi)
MI · U.S. Forest Service
An 11-mile out-and-back follows the North Country National Scenic Trail to Croton Dam Pond in Newaygo State Park.
161 ft of gain round trip.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
0.3 mi out & back · 35 ft gain · Easy
Manistee National Forest · Camp under a mile away
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