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What to do and see in Ontonagon, Michigan (MI): The Best Outdoor Activities
Ontonagon (/ˌɒntəˈnɑːɡən/ ON-tə-NAH-gən) is a village in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,494 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Ontonagon County.
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1. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 597 reviews
Consists of 60,000 acres of lakes, forests and rivers.
Reviewed By TUrbanik - Clawson, United States
Wanting to take in some fall color while staying relatively close to home my wife and I decided to spend a week kicking around in the Upper Peninsula (Michigan). We’ve spent a fair amount of time on the east side of the UP but not a lot over on the west. So this time we set out for The Porcupine Mountains, located in Ontonagon, Mi. Some 60 miles from Ironwood which sits on the MI/WI boarder. Never having spent anytime in the Porcupine Mtns. (Porky’s as I have heard some refer), and only having two days to do so, we wanted to take in as much as possible. First off we tent camped at Union Bay campground, which is modern with all the amenities. They have a variety of available sites that range from rustic to modern. I recommend checking with the ranger station to get a map. They will also help steer your visit. With limited time I suggest hitting Lake Of The Clouds, Summit Peak and Presque Isle River. These three spots give you a good sense of what the park has to offer, and from there you can branch off to focus on what really strikes your interest. While there are many trails to explore, there are trails for each skill level and ability. All the trails are well marked with trail markers. Most are a combination of foot trails, boardwalks and stairs. Lake of the Clouds offer breath taking views, Summit Peak also offers great views with the addition of a watchtower, and Presque Isle River takes you on a hike along either shore, (take a short suspension bridge to the footpath or use the boardwalk on the near side), to view some beautiful waterfalls all the way to the mouth of the river as it empties into Lake Superior. Our visit was in mid September so crowds were minimal, but families, couples and singles were present. Weather was unseasonably mild. Would advise coming prepared for anything , as the UP can be unpredictable. Good Hiking.
2. Little Carp River Trail
3. Lake Superior Trail
4. Porcupine Mountains Ski Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Located on the shore of Lake Superior, the "Porkies" ski area features eleven miles of slope covering 100 acres of ski-able terrain, plus scenic trail systems for cross-country enthusiasts.
Reviewed By ChassSue - Evanston, United States
Had a great time at the Porkies, fabulous snow, well groomed, woodsy trails that are quite a bit longer than we had anticipated and on par with any other UP ski area and worth the extra travel to check it out. A very reasonable $45 ticket but only one well placed triple chair and a helper rope tow that connects you to the west side of the mountain Great lodge with rentals, a small ski shop, lockers and a fairly priced cafateria. Only open Friday through Monday 9-5 SKI THE PORKIES!!
5. Beaver Creek Trail
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
Scenic hiking trail at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
6. Big Carp River Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
