When you’re ready for a Michigan adventure combining history, hiking, and a dash of eeriness, we’ve got the perfect destination. Whether you’re a sucker for ghost towns or simply an eager outdoor explorer who appreciates learning about our state’s past, one hike here in the Great Lakes State is on your bucket list. Get ready for a trip to Nonesuch, Michigan, and a trek along the Nonesuch Falls Trail, which many visitors consider a haunted hiking trail.

Nonesuch Falls Trail can be reached via South Boundary Road off M-107 within Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. This Upper Peninsula wonderland is one of Michigan’s most fascinating spots.
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While the state park as a whole is quite popular among adventurers who make their way north in Michigan, Nonesuch Falls remains somewhat unknown. When you visit, you’ll feel like you’ve uncovered a treasure.
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Also known as the Nonesuch Mine Trail, this out-and-back path extends for just over one mile round trip, so it’s perfect for a short family day trip. With largely level terrain, it’s suitable for hikers of many levels.
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While there is a small waterfall to be found along the trail, this unique site is set apart by what some might consider a spooky element: the Nonesuch Falls Trails leads through the ruins of a small mining ghost town.
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That’s right: Nonesuch was the name of a copper mining town that called this space home. Following its founding in 1865, it operated (albeit with limited success) for approximately 45 years before shuttering.
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Today, visitors can take a peek at the remnants of the mine itself and the town that housed its workers. You’ll even find an informative sign along the trail that provides photos and details about Nonesuch.
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As you meander, you’ll surely be intrigued – but it’s hard to deny the sense of eeriness that accompanies a ghost town. After all, there’s a sense of unnatural quietude throughout the once-bustling space.
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The next time you’re ready for a one-of-a-kind Upper Peninsula hike that offers natural beauty alongside a history lesson, head to Nonesuch Falls Trail. You’ll make lasting memories within this ghost town.
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