num_pages: 160
description: The Porkies, the beloved mountains of the Midwest, are the scenic and rugged heart of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This 60,000-acre park features entire rivers, 25 miles of undeveloped Lake Superior shoreline, dozens of waterfalls, wildlife from bald eagles to black bears, and the most extensive virgin forest between the Adirondacks and teh Rocky Mountains. The Porkies also offer some of the best hiking in the Midwest. Day hikers and backpackers have more than 90 miles of trails to explore, plus 16 wilderness cabins that can be rented in advance and 50 walk-in campsites. Hikes range from a stroll to nearby waterfalls to a six-day trek that covers 40 miles. In the only guidebook devoted to the Porkies trail system, Jim DuFresne provides backpackers, hikers, campers, cross-country skiers, and snowshoers with all the information they need to plan a perfect trip. Trail descriptions include mileage, where to camp at night, difficulty, and highlights along the way, corresponding to more than 20 detailed maps. Other chapeters cover history, the park's fauna and flora, fishing opportunities, and visitng the park in winter. The only trail guide to Michigan's largest state park, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park includes: A complete guide to the 90-mile network of foot trails, along with access, difficulty, hiking time, and trail descriptions. More than 20 maps, backpacking itineraries, and separate chapters on the park's waterfalls and fishing. Descriptions of all 16 rental cabinds, campgrounds, backcountry shelters, and walk-in sites. Complete information on cross-country skiing, down hill skiing, snowshoeing, and winter cabin rentals.
language: English
title: Porcupine Mountains: Wilderness State Park, A Backcountry Guide for Hikers, Backpackers, Campers, and Winter Visitors
titlecomplete: Porcupine Mountains: Wilderness State Park, A Backcountry Guide for Hikers, Backpackers, Campers, and Winter Visitors
genres: Travel, Outdoors, Nature
ratings_count: 34
publisher: Thunder Bay Press