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Lake Superior Trail Trailhead
3.9 ★★★★☆ 17 Google reviews · Running trail in Ontonagon, Michigan · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Lake Superior Trail Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Lake Superior Trail Trailhead
“Our campsite on the Lake Superior shore was absolutely stunning.”
Beautiful hiking trail. Be prepared for lots of loose rocks and potentially muddy areas. Can’t really see the lake at all from the trail. Prepare for bugs. Gorgeous wooded area. Really enjoyed the few miles we did on this trail.
The first trail I hiked in The Porkies. We hiked in 3 miles to campsite LS-18. It was a moderate but so worth the views at the end at our site.
It's a 3 mile trail to the lake with some elevation. Parking on the side of the road. There are loose large stones so careful on wet days and need to watch your footing as it's easy to slip
We hiked 3.7 miles to our campsite from the trailhead. The trail is very rocky, so be prepared to hike or backpack with caution. Our campsite on the Lake Superior shore was absolutely stunning. It was worth the rocky trek, although I could have done without the stumbles and one fall.
Trail conditions & character
“It was a moderate but so worth the views at the end at our site.”
“The trail is very rocky, so be prepared to hike or backpack with caution.”
Plan your run at Lake Superior Trail Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.