On Mackinac Island, it’s encouraged to get out and about the old-fashioned way – on foot. Hike up to Fort Holmes, the highest point on the Island, walk through the hustle and bustle of downtown or seek out a solitary place to soak in the natural beauty. Each and every extraordinary attraction on Mackinac Island is within walking distance. Find them on a guided tour with a resident islander or head off the beaten path on your own for an experience of Mackinac Island that’s uniquely you.
There are more than 70 miles of hiking trails running through the state park, which makes up more than 80 percent of Mackinac. Because the entire island is less than 4 square miles, it’s easy to explore a lot of it in one day before taking a well-deserved rest in one of Mackinac’s charming hotels, resorts or B&Bs. Of course, there are so many trails that you’ll always have something new to see the next day.
Many of the island’s trails are great for biking or horseback riding, while some are just for hiking. To get you started, here are a few places on Mackinac you can hike this fall.
