Ontonagon County Highpoint Trip Report

Summit Pk (1,952+ ft)

Date: September 18, 2004
Author: Bill Schuler

From Highway 64 and Highway 107 in Silver City, zero odometer.

0.0 Highway 69 and Highway 107 - Go west on 107
2.7 South Boundary Road - Turn left (south) into the State Park
3.0 Visitor Center Road - Turn right (west)
3.3 Visitor Center - Get hiking permit
3.6 South Boundary Road - Turn right (south and southwest)
14.8 Summit Peak Road - Turn right (north)
16.8 Summit Peak trailhead - Park

The hike is 0.5 mile to the Summit Tower (40 feet high) on a good trail, passing an Observation Deck on the way.
The daily hiking permit cost $8.00 for an out-of-stater and is good in all Michigan State Parks for that day.

It's a 300 foot climb to the top.