1.2 mi from the trailheadBowman Bridge
Campground · MI
4.1 mi out & back · 303 ft gain · 833 ft high point · Easy
From Bowman Lake Trailhead via NCT Bowman Lake Spur, the North Country Trail, and the North Country National Scenic Trail (1.6 mi)
In Manistee National Forest · MI · U.S. Forest Service
The NCT Bowman Campground Spur is a 4.1-mile out and back route from Bowman Lake Trailhead along the North Country Trail.
303 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
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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