1.2 mi from the trailheadBowman Bridge
Campground · MI
2.4 mi loop · 286 ft gain · 901 ft high point · Easy
From Bowman Lake Trailhead, a loop with NCT Bowman Lake Spur, the North Country Trail, and the North Country National Scenic Trail
In Manistee National Forest · MI · U.S. Forest Service
Bowman Lake is a 2.4-mile loop from Bowman Lake Trailhead in Manistee National Forest along the North Country Trail.
286 ft of gain, the approach both ways included.
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.
Campground · MI
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