Backpacking in Michigan

by Jim Dufresne

With 65 photographs and 77 detailed maps, this indispensable guide to the state's hiking trails gives beginners to advanced hikers all the information they need to plan their next Michigan overnight or weekend backpacking trip. Featuring 50 trails---27 in the Lower Peninsula---ranging from one-hour to multiple-day treks in both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas, Backpacking in Michigan has something for every hiker.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0472032682
• ISBN13: 9780472032686
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: University of Michigan Regional
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Looking forward to hikes

Thus far, I have yet to try out some of the interesting hikes as described by Jim. Those places I've explored that he has written about are accurate. I can't wait to try the hikes that are closer to home than I realized. I like that they are graded by level so I can trek on my own on the more difficult ones, leaving the easier jaunts to explore with my husband - which will keep him open to trying more. :) I like the style of writing, too. I wish I could have written a similar book documenting my own travels...

Great book!

This book is a great resource. I really like the way the trails are broken down (by location, mileage, length in days, difficulty, etc.)and the descriptions are fantastic.

Terrific resource!

This concise, authoritative guide by seasoned travel author and backpacker Jim DuFresne offers everything you should know about backpacking Michigan's trails, footpaths, state forests and back country areas. It's an easy read, interspersed with interesting photos and tips ("when I'm 64" and "hiking with kids"), and in addition to maps to complement the text, provides info on exactly where to get the best topo/detail maps for each area. The "trails at a glance" offers a quick overview of each trail by area, including distance, number of days to hike, difficulty, nearest town and highlights along the way. It's easily-packed and a great take-with guide for any foray into Michigan's trails or back woods!