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Midland to Mackinac Pathway

The pathway weaves through a variety of forest types and land forms

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Type: Day Hike - Out and Back
Distance (Total): 11.4 miles / 18.3 km
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Hiking Season: - All Year Long
Things To See: - Woods
Difficulty: Intermediate
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The Midland to Mackinac Pathway was originally set up by the Boy Scouts of America to simulate the original Mackinac Pathway, which was a migratory route used by the Chippewa Indians. The pathway weaves through a variety of forest types and land forms. It offers a vast number of scenic and recreational opportunities.

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Latitude: 44.6109400178 degrees / 44° 36.656' / 44° 36' 39.38"
Longitude: -84.3812656403 degrees / -84° 22.876' / -84° 22' 52.56"
Location: Mio, Michigan, United States
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A parking area is available north of M-72 on Forest Road 4027 (ORV Trail) just past of where the pathway crosses M-72. This parking area is pproximately 4 miles west of Mio on M-72 or about 16 miles east of Grayling on M-72.

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Created by Nick on 12/17/2007
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