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Porcupine Mountains State Park,
Fall Foliage Color Tour
South Shore of the Lake Superior Circle Tour

The Porkies cover 60,000 acres and is Michigan's largest state park. Within the park is a block of old-growth forest comprising almost 35,000 acres and considered by some to be the biggest and best stand of virgin Northern Hardwoods and Hemlock in North America. This forest makes for some particularly attractive color during the fall.

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View from Summit Peak, Porcupine Mountains

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Summit Peak

The half mile hike to Summit Peak is reached from the trail head off the South Boundary Road. At 1958 feet elevation, it offers quite a panoramic view of the area.

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Far Right. I'm holding a small sample of the colorful leaves Jo couldn't resist collecting. > > >

 

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Fall Color Progress Report

Watch this space for Fall Color report for the Keweenaw and Western UP.

 

Fall color along the South Boundary Road.

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Porcupine Mountains - Summit Peak, Camping

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Porcupine Mountains - Fall Foliage Color

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More Porkies - Waterfalls, Presque Isle River & Lake of the Clouds Scenic Area

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Trail Map & Facility Info on the Porkies

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Porcupine Mountains - Winter Attractions

 

More Porcupine Mountain Resources

  Michigan DNR Porcupine Mountain State Park Website
  Friends of the Porkies Website
  Porcupine Mountain Ski Area Website

  Michigan UP Copper Harbor & Keweenaw Peninsula

Going east towards Munising and Pictured Rocks . . . More waterfalls and hiking pages from the Keweenaw Peninsula through Tahquemenon Falls to Sault Ste. Marie.

 

 

 

 

 
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UP Lake Superior Camping Directory

Wisconsin Outdoor Treasures Hiking Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Eric Hansen's guide to UP hiking is well respected in hiking circles. this guide includes profiles on some terrific off-the-beaten path hiking trails. [More info]

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