Huron Mountains Range
Two contenders...and the winner is…Mt. Arvon
MOUNTAINS
This is a tale of two siblings, each vying for the honor of being the highest elevation in Michigan. Both are located in Baraga County and are part of the rugged Huron Mountains in the Upper Peninsula. For some 30 years, it was thought Mt. Curwood in Baraga County was the highest point in Michigan. It was no slouch, coming in at 1,978.24 feet above sea level. But in 1982, a team from the U.S. Geological Survey, using advanced equipment, determined nearby Mt. Arvon rightfully owned the crown. Mt. Arvon registered in at 1,979.238 feet above sea level – a difference of just 11 inches over Mt. Curwood! Mt. Arvon is located in the beautiful Huron Mountains Range, approximately 27 driving miles from L’Anse. The property is currently owned by Lyme Timber, which graciously allows people to enjoy the vista from the top. The road to Mt. Arvon is a windy gravel road that’s often used for logging. The road is well graded and suitable for
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most passenger vehicles, but there are a few rough areas. But come rain, you might want to have a four wheel-drive vehicle. Also, the road is closed and becomes a snowmobile trail from Dec. 1 to March 31. When it reopens, it can be very muddy and not passable until graded for summer. Please call the Convention and Visitor Bureau for road conditions. Blue Mt. Arvon signs will guide you from town all the way to the summit parking lot. The road takes you through the untouched forest of Northwoods splendor. As an option, you can hike the last segment to the summit of Mt. Arvon. Look for the parking area and hiking trail sign. The twomile route will take you by a couple of breathtaking waterfalls. A half mile from the top is a beaver pond where – if the scenic gods are with you – you might see a moose snacking on aquatic vegetation. No matter how you get there, at the summit you’ll find the USGS benchmark, a picnic table and charcoal grill. A short walk further takes you to a cleared area for a great view across the forest as
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