MRT001
Location: 44.289898, -85.870868
The route begins at the Upper River trailhead.
MRT002
Location: 44.283868, -85.860558
Arrive at Red Bridge. Here, you'll find water, parking, and camping. Continue following the trail as it bends north.
MRT003
Location: 44.297562, -85.859013
The trail takes a sharp right to veer east. Continue along the river, which is runoff from the Tippy Dam Pond.
MRT004
Location: 44.313777, -85.849657
After 1.5 miles, reach the first places to pitch a tent at Campsites 8 and 9. If you want more privacy, continue north on the trail for more options.
MRT005
Location: 44.323295, -85.84794
Another sleeping option: Campsite 7. You'll reach another place to pitch a tent in .5 mile.
MRT006
Location: 44.331001, -85.847812
Arrive at the riverside Campsite 6.
MRT007
Location: 44.346993, -85.840774
Continue trekking alongside the river. There's another Campsite here. Pass on through, or stop for a leisurely break.
MRT008
Location: 44.351596, -85.833778
More camping options here, but the main event is the waterfall. Follow the trail 1.4 miles north.
MRT009
Location: 44.366385, -85.827255
Right after the junction of Upper River Rd, there are two more campsites - this time Forest Service Campsites one and two.
MRT010
Location: 44.368594, -85.827985
The trail turns left here; continue west.
MRT011
Location: 44.365986, -85.83837
Gain 200 feet in .5 mile as the trail takes you south.
MRT012
Location: 44.360004, -85.846224
Small creek crossing at Eddington Creek.
MRT013
Location: 44.33625, -85.864334
After 1.9 more miles southward, the trail begins to gain more elevation as you climb and descend a series of hills. From here, it's .7 mile to Sweets Ravine.
MRT014
Location: 44.328883, -85.868368
Reach Sweet's Ravine, at 800 feet. Cross Sheep Ranch Rd, and keep trekking south, over ridgelines, for just under three miles to close the loop.
Seaton Creek Campground
Location: 44.358615, -85.810778
Parking, Water, Camping, Info
Red Bridge
Location: 44.28383, -85.860364
Manistee National Forest Sign
Location: 44.28552, -85.863991
Campsite #7's view
Location: 44.323111, -85.847855
Little Mack Suspension Bridge
Location: 44.36502, -85.826204
Modeled after the Mackinaw Bridge, this suspension bridge was built by Consumers Power as part of the contract for the dam.
View from Campsites 3 & 4
Location: 44.351604, -85.833617
Nearby is an nice waterfall.
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