The separate Little Manistee River, specifically the upper section, is excellent for intermediate to advanced paddlers. For reference, here’s a Big Manistee and Little Manistee map .

A section of the nearly 1 million-acre Huron-Manistee National Forest, the Manistee River Trail wanders 8.8 miles along the eastern bank of the Manistee.

The closure order and maps of the affected river corridors are available on the Huron-Manistee National Forests’ website. For more information, contact the Huron-Manistee National Forests ...

Signs and maps are posted at the trailhead. From the parking area, a trail quickly leads to a split where the Manistee River Trail heads one way and a marked spur heads up to intersect the NCT.

South Manistee Riverwalk - River Street near Greenbush Street The South Riverwalk stretches 1.75 miles from the mouth of the Manistee River at Lake Michigan east to Manistee Lake.

Crews began construction on the Manistee River Trail Suspension Bridge on Thursday, Nov. 6 following supply chain disruptions and delayed availability of the contractor due to Hurricane Helene.

CADILLAC — The Manistee River Suspension Bridge is open for foot traffic following safety updates, including new decking, railing, and galvanized hardware. According to an April 4 news release ...