NCTH Segment 29 - Craig Lake

Craig Lake to Long Lake Outlet

Segment 29 Craig Lake to Long Lake Outlet

Trail adopter(s): Norma and Jim Matteson, 906-228-4165 / snowmatteson@charter.net

Segment length: 2.7 miles

Last update: May 2008

On the trail:

Westbound:

Eastbound:

Other trail: Craig Lake West Spur
Other trail: Teddy Lake Spur

Previous segment: 28 - Crooked Lake Outlet to Craig Lake
Next segment: Visit the Peter Wolfe Chapter
Craig Lake State Park is in the middle and provides the “main” road in (rough!) from US 41. It’s a wilderness park with rustic campsites. Fortunately the park keeps some of the trails up, but it’s still a rugged area to maintain. From US-41 west of Michigamme turn north (right coming from the east or left coming from the west) onto Nelligan Road, also known as Craig Lake Road. Follow the signs for approximately 6.5 miles to the parking lot at Craig Lake. From the parking lot, walk down the gated road. The NCT goes both directions from this road, to the east and to the west. Go west (to the left) at the privy. The terrain is less strenuous and eventually intersects with a short spur off to the left to Teddy Lake. Staying on the NCT takes you to Snyder road where you turn right, walk approximately 55-60 paces and then turn left into the woods again to complete the hike to Long Lake.
Craig Lake State Park is located six miles west of Champion in Baraga county of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Take US-41/M-28 and turn north onto Keewaydin Lake Road. The left branch of the road follows 6.5 miles to the Craig Lake access area. A Michigan State Park sticker is required for your vehicle.

Download printable full page map as a pdf files,

Other websites with information about Craig Lake State Park

http://hunts-upguide.com/michigamme_craig_lake_state_park.html - includes a nice map
http://www.fishweb.com/maps/baraga/craiglake/statepark/index.html - includes a nice map as well as a satellite view of the area.


Trail sign going west from Craig Lake.


Norma loping along the trail from Craig Lake.

With the rugged terrain, lakes and rivers, it’s a beautiful area to hike and a peaceful place to get away from everything.

Portions of this segment of the NCT are described in Eric Hansen's Hiking Michigan's Upper Peninsula, pp. 80 - 84.
Craig Lake State Park Map as pdf.




	North Country Trail Hikers		Craig Lake to Long Lake Outlet Segment 29 Craig Lake to Long Lake Outlet Trail adopter(s): Norma and Jim Matteson, 906-228-4165 / snowmatteson@charter.net Segment length: 2.7 miles Last update: May 2008 On the trail: Westbound: Eastbound: Other trail: Craig Lake West Spur Other trail: Teddy Lake Spur Previous segment: 28 - Crooked Lake Outlet to Craig Lake Next segment: Visit the Peter Wolfe Chapter Craig Lake State Park is in the middle and provides the “main” road in (rough!) from US 41. It’s a wilderness park with rustic campsites. Fortunately the park keeps some of the trails up, but it’s still a rugged area to maintain. From US-41 west of Michigamme turn north (right coming from the east or left coming from the west) onto Nelligan Road, also known as Craig Lake Road. Follow the signs for approximately 6.5 miles to the parking lot at Craig Lake. From the parking lot, walk down the gated road. The NCT goes both directions from this road, to the east and to the west. Go west (to the left) at the privy. The terrain is less strenuous and eventually intersects with a short spur off to the left to Teddy Lake. Staying on the NCT takes you to Snyder road where you turn right, walk approximately 55-60 paces and then turn left into the woods again to complete the hike to Long Lake. Craig Lake State Park is located six miles west of Champion in Baraga county of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Take US-41/M-28 and turn north onto Keewaydin Lake Road. The left branch of the road follows 6.5 miles to the Craig Lake access area. A Michigan State Park sticker is required for your vehicle. Download printable full page map as a pdf files, Other websites with information about Craig Lake State Park http://hunts-upguide.com/michigamme_craig_lake_state_park.html - includes a nice map http://www.fishweb.com/maps/baraga/craiglake/statepark/index.html - includes a nice map as well as a satellite view of the area. Trail sign going west from Craig Lake. Norma loping along the trail from Craig Lake. With the rugged terrain, lakes and rivers, it’s a beautiful area to hike and a peaceful place to get away from everything. Portions of this segment of the NCT are described in Eric Hansen's Hiking Michigan's Upper Peninsula, pp. 80 - 84. Craig Lake State Park Map as pdf.

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