0.3 mi from the trailheadSylvania (Clark Lake) Campground
Campground
1.6 mi out & back · 48 ft gain · 1,803 ft high point · Easy
Via Thompson Lodge (0.5 mi)
In Ottawa National Forest · MI · U.S. Forest Service
This out and back trail via Thompson Lodge reaches Katherine Lake in Ottawa National Forest.
48 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
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.
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