Experience the natural beauty of Clare County by hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing the Green Pine Lake Pathway. This 13 mile trail offers a diverse range of habitats, including lakes, fields, woodlands, and wetlands, where hikers can encounter a wide variety of wildlife and natural beauty in every season.
The trails were reconstructed in 2005 and 2006, and in the summer of 2006, a one-mile self-guided interpretive trail was added, beginning at the Mud Lake Campground. This interpretive trail provides information on the ecological importance of the diverse habitats found in Clare County, making it a perfect way to explore and learn about the environment in an enjoyable manner.
Green Pine Lake Pathway has two accessible trailheads:
Michigan DNR – Clare Field Office: 989-386-3021