Gogebic Ridge Hiking Trail - Hiking trail near Merriweather, Michigan, United States - Description
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| Name | Gogebic Ridge Hiking Trail | |
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| Summary | The trail leads along the north and east shore of Weary Lake to a ledge overlooking Lake Gogebic | |
| Type | Day Hike - Car Shuttle | |
| Distance (Total) | 8.0 miles / 12.9 km | |
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| Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
| Things To See | - Lake Views - Mountain Views - Streams | |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Merriweather, Michigan, United States | |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/ottawa/recreation/trails/hiking.htm | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
An interesting side trip from the Bergland portion of the North Country Trail is the Gogebic Ridge Trail. It begins from a point along Forest Road 250, one mile north of M-28 at Merriweather, or on M-64, 3 miles north of Bergland. The trail leads east from Forest Road 250 along the north and east shore of Weary Lake to a ledge overlooking Lake Gogebic, and then northward where it intersects M-64. The trail crosses M-64 and continues east over Cookout Mountain to Old M-64. After crossing Old M-64, the trail leads to Sandhill Creek, and finally ends at its junction with the North Country Trail.
The trailhead is at a point along Forest Road 250, one mile north of M-28 at Merriweather, or on M-64, 3 miles north of Bergland.
| Latitude | 46.5928145069 degrees / 46° 35.569' / 46° 35' 34.13" |
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| Longitude | -89.6344470978 degrees / -89° 38.067' / -89° 38' 4.01" |
| Created by Nick on 12/17/2007 |
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