0.3 mi from the trailheadSylvania (Clark Lake) Campground
Campground
14.2 mi out & back · 1,055 ft gain · 1,803 ft high point · Hard
Via Thompson Lodge and Clark Lake (2.4 mi)
In Ottawa National Forest · MI · U.S. Forest Service
This 14.2-mile out and back trail reaches East Bear Lake from Thompson Lodge, climbing 1,055 feet via Clark Lake.
1,055 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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