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Hike

Gerber Red Trail

Ends at Big Britton Lake

2.2 mi of trails · 162 ft climb · 698 ft high point

MI · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

Gerber Red Trail is a 2.2-mile trail network reaching Big Britton Lake and Mayo Lake at Gerber Scout Reservation.

Elevation

162 ft of gain and 162 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

6.8 mi from the trailhead
Pines Point Campground (MI)
Campground · MI

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Gerber Blue Trail

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Big Britton LakeDestination
Mayo LakeDestination
Little Britton LakeAlong the way
Viewing PlatformAlong the way
Mud LakeNearby
Observation PlatformNearby
Grass LakeNearby
Big Blue LakeNearby
Galys LakeNearby
Lake WolverineNearby

Map

The route at the trailhead. 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.

At a glance

Length: 2.2 mi
Shape: Trail network
Gain: 162 ft
Descent: 162 ft
High point: 698 ft
Low point: 655 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: MI
Camps within 15 mi: 1
Trailhead: 43.4447° N · 86.1917° W

Get directions Open the map

Ends at Mud Lake

4.8 mi loop · 262 ft climb

MI · Camp 7 mi away

NCT Nichols Lake North Spur

Ends at Nichols Lake
Inside Manistee National Forest
Camp under a mile away

0.1 mi one way · Moderate

Manistee National Forest · Camp under a mile away

NCT Nichols Lake South Spur

Ends at Nichols Lake
Inside Manistee National Forest
Camp under a mile away

0.1 mi one way · 35 ft climb · Moderate

Manistee National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Loda Lake Wildflower Trail

Ends at Loda Lake
Inside Manistee National Forest

1.2 mi loop · 67 ft climb · Moderate

Manistee National Forest · Camp 7 mi away

Orange Trail

Ends at Lake Wolverine

5.0 mi loop · 478 ft climb

MI · Camp 8 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Fair
AT&TNo signal

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Thu75°53°Chance Rain Showers
Fri74°55°Mostly Sunny
Sat67°56°Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun68°52°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon66°51°Chance Rain Showers
Tue68°53°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed72°Slight Chance Rain Showers

Thu: Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny · wind 3 mph ENE

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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