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The towering hemlock and pine forests in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park comprise one of the last tracts of large wilderness in the Midwest.
This is a backpacker's paradise, with 100 miles of trails, stunning overlooks, mountain lakes and remote trailside cabins. Black bears and gray wolves are frequently spotted in the park.
The Lake Superior Trail, which hugs the rocky shore, is the longest at 16 miles. The rapids and waterfalls along Little Carp River Trail provide a scenic backdrop for hiking and the streams offer fine trout fishing.
Summit Peak is the highest point in the park and a trail to its summit ends at a 40-foot observation tower. From there, visitors can glimpse Wisconsin and Minnesota.
In winter, the 59,020-acre park becomes a major ski destination. There are 42 kilometers of groomed, double-tracked cross-country ski trails. Winter backcountry camping is available.
The Porcupine Mountains Ski Area offers 15 miles of alpine ski runs.
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Porcupine Mountain State Park contains some of the Midwest's few remaining tracts of wilderness.
Hikers enjoy the expansive shoreline along Lake Superior.
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