This 2 mile long loop trail meanders along the edge of Colwell Lake and is surfaced to be fully accessible to people with mobility impairments. The trial is particularly stunning in the fall, and also is popular in the winter as a snowshoe trial.
Colwell Lake Hiking Trail
Hikers can access the trail either from the Colwell Lake Campground or from a trailhead located on M-94 approximately 30 miles north of Manistique or 9.8 miles south of Shingleton.
Trail Distance: 2 miles
Hiking: Year round
Snowshoeing: When snow is 4 inches or more deep
X-Country Skiing: When snow is 12 inches or more deep
Colwell lake is 145 acres with an excellent swimming beach and boat access. Camping, fishing, picnicking and hiking are other popular recreation activities at Colwell Lake. Renovated in 1993, the area meets most current Americans with Disabilities Act Guidelines. Electricity, water hydrants, a dump station, picnic ground, lakeside path, and skid pier have been added.
