North Country Trail Segment

North Country Trail near O-Kun-De-Kun Falls

Here the North Country Trail crosses the Baltimore River near O-Kun-De-Kun Falls, 8 miles north of Bruce Crossing. The trail begins in New York, enters the U.P. at the Mackinaw Bridge, skirts Lake Superior before dipping into Wisconsin.

Casual hikers enjoy making a 1 1/2-mile round trip on this short and especially scenic part of the long, multi-state hiking trail. From the parking area it's a quarter-mile hike to the swinging bridge, and another half mile to Tahquamenon Bay. For more on the North Country Trail in the U.P., search for its web site, then click on "hike the trail" and on the Upper Peninsula.

On Lake Shore Drive just west of Naomikong Creek (signed), Look for the unmarked parking lot a little over three miles west of Salt Point Rd.

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North Country Trail Segment. Enjoy a short walk on the multi-state hiking trail, traversing a swinging bridge and reaching Tahquamenon Bay ... more

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