Din Egen Woods

Din Egen Woods is a 5-acre property located close to Hancock. With its short hiking trail and adorable cabin, it’s the perfect spot for a quick hike any time of year. Hiking at Din Egen … Read more

Trail sign at the Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids trails

Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids Trails

The Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids trails offer more than 30 miles of well-maintained forest trails in Hancock, Michigan. Open year-round, this extensive trail network is a popular spot for hiking, mountain biking, and Nordic … Read more

Hiking near Hancock, MI, on a trail at Churning Rapids

Hiking Near Hancock, MI

Walking through Hancock, you might assume that the local trails are steep and challenging — the town is essentially built on one big hill, after all. In reality, the opposite is true; the best spots … Read more

Ferns and a forest in the distance at the Steve Farm Nature Area near Hancock, MI

Steve Farm Nature Area

The Steve Farm Nature Area is one of the most charming places to hike in the Keweenaw. A meandering path wanders through a sunlit birch forest, eventually emerging into a lush field of ferns. It’s … Read more

Trail through tall pine trees at the Lake Linden-Hubbell School Forest

Lake Linden-Hubbell School Forest

If you’re driving on Bootjack Road toward White City beach, you’ll see a big blue sign for the Lake Linden-Hubbell School Forest. Follow that sign, and you’ll discover 400 acres of peaceful forest and a … Read more

Sign that says Bear Lake Trail with a forest and a hiking trail in the background

Bear Lake Trail

The Bear Lake Trail is a beautiful forest hiking trail located just north of Hancock, Michigan. It’s the perfect place for a low-impact hike or trail run — a thick bed of pine needles carpets … Read more

Wooden boardwalk runs through green trees at the Paavola Wetlands Nature Area

Paavola Wetlands Nature Area

The Paavola Wetlands Nature Area is tucked right next to US-41, just a few miles north of Hancock, Michigan. This 215-acre recreation area features a large beaver pond, a dense forest, and a historic farmstead. … Read more