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Watersmeet to Land O'Lakes Trail

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Watersmeet to Land O'Lakes Trail Facts

States: Michigan

Counties: Gogebic

Length: 8.8 miles

Trail end points: State Line Trail nr. Roundhouse Rd. (Watersmeet) and County Hwy B (Land O'Lakes)

Trail surfaces: Ballast

Trail category: Rail-Trail

ID: 6016126

Activities:

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Watersmeet to Land O'Lakes Trail Description

The Watersmeet to Land O'Lakes Trail follows a former railroad corridor between the towns of Watersmeet, in the north, and Land O'Lakes, in the south. The trail is used by snowmobiles and ATVs, as well as mountain bikers, equestrians and hikers. In Land O'Lakes, pick up the trail by the library; in Watersmeet, pick up the trail by the Ottawa Visitor Center. The Watersmeet end intersects with Michigan's State Line Trail.

The remote route passes through forests, boggy lowlands, clearcuts and open space, traveling across streams and passing by ponds that provide good wildlife habitat. Look for beaver, mink, muskrat and a host of passerine and shorebird species.

Parking and Trail Access

You'll find the Watersmeet trailhead about 100 yards east of the visitor center parking lot on US 2 at US 45. The Land O'Lakes trailhead is at the library (Pine Street at County Hwy. B).

Watersmeet to Land O'Lakes Trail Reviews

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October 2021 mlapoint

Riding a bike can be tough because the ATVs leave ruts which are hard to ride thru. Hiking, though, is nice. Different types of topography make it a very pleasant walk.

Rough Riders Wanted!

August 2020 tahess55

This is an ATV trail that “ doubles” as a bike trail. If you are a glutton for punishment, this is the trail for you. Ruts, loose sand, gravel, rocks, potholes. This trail has them all! We only went a short way, and decided cowardice was better than valor. Such a shame, because I am guessing it would be great scenery. Found a much better trail to ride further down Highway B.

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