How long is Escarpment Trail (Porcupine Mtns)?

4 miles, point to point, with about 600 feet of elevation gain — roughly 1 hr 38 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Escarpment Trail (Porcupine Mtns)?

It's rated Moderate. the Lake of the Clouds overlook

Where is Escarpment Trail (Porcupine Mtns)?

Escarpment Trail (Porcupine Mtns) is in Michigan. the Lake of the Clouds overlook

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Escarpment Trail (Porcupine Mtns)

Michigan

Distance4 mi

Est. time~1 hr 38 min

Elevation gain↗ 600 ft

RoutePoint to point

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Escarpment Trail (Porcupine Mtns) is a moderate 4-mile point to point hike in Michigan with about 600 ft of elevation gain. the Lake of the Clouds overlook.

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