Two day trail for youth groups, from Highland Recreation Group Camp to Proud Lake Pines Camp Site for an overnight camp and then ending at Kensington Metro Park Group Camp
OSM map layer · LineString
42.59, -83.58 · rel 11852074
42.59, -83.58 · rel 11852074
Chief Pontiac Trail Conventional Hike
29,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Michigan · 42.59°N ·
83.58°W
29,5km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 10 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× summit
6× Attraction
Peak 1083
summit ·
216 m off route
15,0 km
51%
Concrete Podium
Attraction ·
on the route
29,5 km
100%
Mount Omich
summit ·
on the route
29,5 km
100%
Concrete Podium
Attraction ·
on the route
29,5 km
100%
Hilltop Rest Area
Attraction ·
53 m off route
29,5 km
100%
Sugar Daddy Cove
Attraction ·
160 m off route
29,5 km
100%
Haven Hill
summit ·
245 m off route
29,5 km
100%
Teeple Hill
summit ·
297 m off route
29,5 km
100%
Rock Garden
Attraction ·
309 m off route
29,5 km
100%
The Tree of Shoes
Attraction ·
448 m off route
29,5 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Chief Pontiac Trail Conventional Hike is 29.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Chief Pontiac Trail Conventional Hike takes approximately 7h 21min to complete.
No, Chief Pontiac Trail Conventional Hike is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Chief Pontiac Trail Conventional Hike starts near coordinates 42.6346, -83.5511.
Chief Pontiac Trail Conventional Hike is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Chief Pontiac Trail Conventional Hike is maintained and managed by Chief Pontiac Programs Committee.