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Lake Michigan Loop · 5 days
Embark on a scenic loop around Lake Michigan, crossing the water by ferry to explore Michigan's historic islands and bridges before returning through the lush Northwoods of Wisconsin and the lake country of Minocqua.
5days
15stops
1606km
Day 1: Delavan → Manitowoc → Ludington
3h 31min · 334km3 stops
Delavan
09:00 – 11:00
2h 17min · 217km
Manitowoc
12:00 – 14:00
1h 14min · 117km
Ludington
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Sleeping Bear Dunes → Petoskey → Mackinaw City
3h 14min · 307km3 stops
Sleeping Bear Dunes
09:00 – 11:00
1h 20min · 127km
Petoskey
12:00 – 14:00
37min · 58km
Mackinaw City
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: Mackinac Island → Mackinac Bridge → Manistique
1h 50min · 167km3 stops
Mackinac Island
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 11km
Mackinac Bridge
12:00 – 14:00
1h 30min · 142km
Manistique
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: Kitch-iti-kipi → Minocqua → Wildwood Wildlife Park
3h 35min · 326km3 stops
Kitch-iti-kipi
09:00 – 11:00
3h 15min · 309km
Minocqua
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 3.3km
Wildwood Wildlife Park
15:00 – 17:00
Day 5: Rib Mountain → Madison → Delavan
4h 59min · 472km3 stops
Rib Mountain
09:00 – 11:00
2h 37min · 248km
Madison
12:00 – 14:00
1h · 95km
Delavan
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. Book the SS Badger ferry from Manitowoc to Ludington well in advance as it fills up quickly.
- 2. No cars are allowed on Mackinac Island; plan for ferry transport and bicycle rentals.
- 3. Check the Mackinac Bridge wind advisories if traveling in a high-profile vehicle.
- 4. The drive from the Upper Peninsula to Minocqua involves remote stretches; keep an eye on fuel levels.