Hogback Mountain Summit – Harlow Lake loop from Sugar Loaf Mountain Natural Area

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Hogback Mountain Summit – Harlow Lake loop from Sugar Loaf Mountain Natural Area

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Hogback Mountain Summit – Harlow Lake loop from Sugar Loaf Mountain Natural Area

02:08

15.9km

400m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Escanaba River State Forest - Gwinn Unit (North)

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Parking

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1.14 km

Wetmore Pond

Highlight • Lake

There is a viewing platform at Wetmore Pond that offers a great view of water with Hogback Mountain as the backdrop. The trail to the pond is short and easy to follow and pairs well with a longer hike.

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3.51 km

Hogback Mountain Summit

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Hogback Mountain is one of the ultimate viewpoints in the Little Presque Isle Recreation Area. The summit rises up to 1,220 feet and offers great 360 degree views of the …

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7.30 km

Top of the World Overlook

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Top of the World is one of Marquette's most renowned overlooks. You can almost drive all the way to the summit when the roads are open and dry, but you …

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7.30 km

View of Lake Superior and the Huron Mountains

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To reach this point, you'll encounter some significant elevation changes, but the effort is rewarded with a breathtaking view of Lake Superior and the Huron Mountains.

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7.30 km

View of Escanaba River State Forest

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11.2 km

Harlow Lake

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Harlow Lake Trail is an easy trail that leads to the banks of Harlow Lake. You can see the lake from a bunch of different spots since the trail follows …

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13.9 km

Wetmore Landing Trail

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The Wetmore Landing Trail is a popular beach access trail in the Little Presque Isle Recreation Area that is also a popular trail for getting to the top of Sugarloaf …

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15.9 km

End point

Parking

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