Come Relax And Adventure The Area During Fall

Hunting, GEM Area, Ottawa National Forest and more

Ottawa National Forest which includes rivers, lakes, different terrain and a variety of types of trees. The Ottawa National Forest is around the area of the cabin including behind the cabin, etc. Some of these areas have been select cut or cut and Aspen have been growing. Which will be great foliage for wildlife. 

Partridge, grouse hunting is one of the Fall types of hunting. GEM Area just approx. southwest of the cabin. Called Blue Bill Creek. Area is around the area of Pomeroy Lake and Tenderfoot Creek (view GEM Maps for exact locations), trails, etc. There are other grouse or partridge areas West of the cabin. And, the cabin is by the Ottawa National Forest.

BIRD HUNT: Rogers Bar (down the road from the cabin, cabin has privacy with acreage, woods, National Forest behind cabin and more) has a bird hunt called 'Roberta's Bird Hunt' (call Rogers Bar for more information).       906-358-4435. Listed as second Saturday in October. Ask about fees, information and how to join. 

BLACKTOP COUNTRY ROADS: The cabin is off blacktop roads. One of the roads is Beatons Lake Road which has been more recently blacktopped. Could bike ride, go for some walks, take the dog for a walk, etc. (just keep in mind there are cabins and homes back some miles and at times there is still some traffic but not busy overall). There are other roads by the cabin also.

PUMPKINS FOR FALL:
The Bear Trap Restaurant on Highway B in Land O Lakes usually has lighted pumpkins outside to view while dining. Or, take a walk outside and enjoy the creativity of the designers.

OKTOBERFEST: Area town. Conover Town Park. Generally around August 12 (look for current year dates and times).

PUMPKIN FESTIVAL:
September 22-25, 2017 (check for current year dates).  Bessemer Annual 'Pumpkin Festival'
www.bessemerpumpkinfest.com. West of cabin off of Main Highway 2.

LIONS CLUB HALLOWEEN PARTY: Conover Center. Check current year dates and times.

LOG JAMBOREE: Generally around September 23 (check current year and dates). Ewen (north of cabin). Log jamboree variety show. Crafts. Music. Luncheon. Parade. Kids games. Dance.

TURKEY SHOOT: OVSC Turkey Shoot at Sucker Creek Range in Paulding. Generally around September 10 (check current year and dates).

RUFFED GROUSE SEASON AND SMALL GAME 2017: September 15, 2017 (check for 2018, etc. dates) Opening of Ruffed Grouse & Small Game Season. Ends November 14 and opens again December 1, 2017-January 1, 2018. (VERIFY CURRENT YEAR INFORMATION)

BOW HUNTING SEASON: October 1, 2017 (check for current year dates) Opening day of Deer Bow & Arrow Season

Water Fun including canoeing, kayaking, fishing, paddleboarding, waterfalls, beaches and more

​Scenic areas including mountain areas, rivers along beautiful tree lines, historic areas, waterfalls, beaches. 


Two of many waterfalls closer to the cabin. One is Kakabika Falls with many S turns and beautiful (west of the cabin off the Ontonagon River Cisco Branch). And, another is Yondota Falls (west of the cabin toward Marenisco, off the Preque Isle River). There are other waterfalls in the area also including Bond Falls. See www.waterfalls-watersmeet.weebly.com for waterfalls cabin website.


Canoeing and kayaking could be done throughout this area. Lake Gogebic, National Forest Lakes, Cisco Chain of Lakes, Sylvania Wilderness, Ontonagon River, Presque Isle River, Slate River. Check maps and or mapbooks for correct routes. Sylvania Outfitters could help with this and has canoe and or kayak rentals. See cabin website for canoeing and kayaking. See www.canoewatersmeet.weebly.com. Cabin website for canoeing and kayaking, etc.
MI-TRALE book (for sale in area) has canoe and kayak routes, ATV or ORV routes, hiking trails, bike trails, ideas for trips, scenic areas, waterfalls, and more. www.mi-trale.org

See cabin website for waters, lakes at: www.ciscochain.weebly.com. and trout fishing cabin area information at: www.troutuppermichigan.weebly.com.

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VALLEY SPORTSMAN CLUB YOUTH VARMINT HUNT: October 14-16, 2017 (check for current year dates and times). For youth ages 12-16 (rifle/shotgun) 10-12 (bow) hunting w/parent or guardian. Registration forms available October 1, 2017 at Paulding General Store, Settlers Co-op Bruce Crossing, Ewen-Gas Mart.

MI-TRALE SENIOR CITIZENS FALL COLOR ATV UTV ORV FOURWHEELING RIDE: September 22, 2017 (check for current year date).  See www.mi-trale.org.

BLACK BEAR SEASON BEGINS: September 15, 2017 (check for current year dates). 

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​Biking, HIking and Other Trails

Bike trails and hiking throughout some of the most gorgeous areas. 

Henry and Pomeroy Lake Complex – Approximatley 100 miles of trails. The Henry and Pomeroy Lake complex is located just south of Marenisco; just Southwest of the cabin approximately. This marked trail system is mostly located on gravel roads. There are several loop opportunities. Trails that go through areas of scenic overlooks, across rivers and streams.

Agonikak National Recreation Trail: Northern trailhead is in Watersmeet. Shorter rides could be managed by using alternative access points. Points of where to park and then access the trail. South of Highway 2 the trail goes over a pedestrian bridge, Duck Creek. The northern trailhead is the Watersmeet Town Park. Parking is available at the park and also parking at the nearby U.S. Forest Service Office (off of the intersection of Hwy. 45 and Highway 2 up on the hill). The northern end of the Agonikak National Recreational Trail has other trails if you wish to keep going. The Ottawa National Forest has many other trails to enjoy. 906-544-2448. Email: wildernesslakestrails @frontier.com; P.O. Box 363, Watersmeet, MI 49969;
Website is: wildernesslakestrails.org

HIKING: People like to hike in Sylvania Wilderness, Ottawa National Forest, around lakes and by rivers. Ottawa National Forest has many waterfalls (of different capacities), rivers, mountains, variety of trees and wildlife. ​

Clark Lake Trail: Approximately 8 mile trail goes by the shore of Clark Lake. The trail will take you through a woods untouched by development. The trail connects to several other wilderness trails that provide access to the park’s 34 named lakes.

Deer Island Lake Trail: Many people enter the Sylvania Wilderness Area through the main entrance on the park’s north side. Over by Land O’ Lakes is a trailhead that’s an ideal place to launch a hiking adventure – the Deer Island Lake Trail. It is the area around Deer Lake. You can continue hiking on other park trails, including a loop around Clark Lake. 
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Whitefish Lake Recreation Trail: The Ottawa National Forest, Sylvania Wilderness Area is beautiful and there’s a trail on the park’s west side that’s a perfect introduction to this wild place. From where you parked your car you’ll be walking down a soft dirt path, into a beautiful dense forest. Continue down this trail, about a mile, and you’ll find the shore of Whitefish Lake, one of the Sylvania’s beautiful wild lakes. From here, you can continue hiking on side trails or just enjoy the wild beauty of Whitefish Lake. To get to the trail from Land O’ Lakes, head West on Highway B for 8.7 miles until you reach Thousand Island Lake Road. Turn right and head north for 3.2 miles. You’ll see a parking area on the right, and the trailhead, where your Sylvania backcountry adventure begins. 906-358-4551
E23979 U.S. Highway 2 East, Watersmeet, MI 49969
Website:
.fs.usda.gov/ottawa

Marenisco Township (just west of the cabin):

• Lake Gogebic Forest Trail, located in Lake Gogebic State Park, is a two-mile loop suitable for hiking and (ungroomed) cross-country skiing. 906-842-3341
• (designated water trail) Presque Isle River (see also Wakefield Township below) includes a difficult-to-navigate segment several miles north of the community of Marenisco, but flatwater segments are located in both directions, including a 16-mile segment downstream of County Road 523. The Presque Isle Flowage, accessible from M-64 several miles south of the community, may be considered a water trail itself at 6 miles in length and with 15 miles of scenic shoreline with inlets and bays.

​ALLIGATOR EYE: Off of Highway 64, you’ll see a simple post that marks the trailhead. Hike into the hardwood forest about half a mile up a rocky and rooted trail and you’ll encounter a clearing with a spectacular view of Lake Gogebic. The Alligator Eye is a bluff that’s the remnant of an ancient mountain range that is today covered with glacial till. From the water, some say it looks like an alligator’s eye. You may have to use your imagination a bit to see the eye but this trail provides an inspiring view and an introduction to the wild forests surrounding Lake Gogebic. The trail is spectacular when the fall colors are out. Highway 64 by Marenisco (west of the cabin). Approximately 7 miles the trail access steps are across from fire N9146







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