This Hikeable Road In Michigan Leads You Straight To An Abandoned Village
By Trent Jonas|Published June 09, 2023
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Trent Jonas came to Minnesota to attend college - and never left. He's a Twin Cities-based writer with a BA in English and a MFA in creative writing, a Minnesota Master Naturalist, and the proud father of two adult children. With more than a decade of freelance writing experience under his belt, Trent is often out exploring his favorite topics: Minnesota's woods, lakes, and trails. Rhubarb pie is his weakness, so discovering new diners is also a passion.
Did you you know that there’s a ghost town on Lake Superior, near Whitefish Point on the U.P.? Shelldrake is a former logging community that faded away as the logging jobs did in this part of the state. Today, though, you can pitch your tent at a nearby state forest campground, hike to this abandoned Michigan village in less than an hour, and explore what remains of it.
Join Upper Limits Media as they explore the ghost town of Shelldrake, Michigan in this video:
Even if there’s not much of Shelldrake left to see, you’re sure to appreciate the stunning U.P. setting and the Lake Superior Shoreline. For another great hike to an abandoned Michigan village, head to Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and follow the trail to the mining ghost town of Nonesuch.
Have you visited Shelldrake on the Upper Peninsula? If so, tell us about your experience in the comments!
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