0.3 mi from the trailheadSylvania (Clark Lake) Campground
Campground

5.6 mi out & back · 385 ft gain · 1,803 ft high point · Moderate
Via Thompson Lodge and Clark Lake (2.2 mi)
In Ottawa National Forest · MI · U.S. Forest Service
This 5.6-mile out and back trail reaches Crooked Lake from Thompson Lodge, climbing 385 feet via Clark Lake.
385 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. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.
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