Stu Brandel - Aug 28, 2022 6:36 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2022
The Great Escarpment
It was 10 years since I last did this hike, and I had forgotten the tough up-down trail as you head west from the Government Peak trailhead. I did remember the overlooks, which were as glorious as I remembered.
zacharydebruine - Jul 29, 2022 4:03 pm Date Climbed: Aug 29, 2017
Campsite on the East side of the ridge is a great spot.
Jerry L - Aug 1, 2013 4:13 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2013
Did it
Done
mountainhare - May 26, 2012 7:43 pm Date Climbed: May 29, 2010
Fleeing from biting flies
After my initially planned long hike was stopped short at Summit Peak because of the blood-drawing flies, I sought a respite on the escarpment above Lake of the Clouds. Maybe a blessing in disguise. Hiking along the escarpment was great! Someday in cooler weather I look forward to exploring the rest of the wonderful Porkies.
Stu Brandel - May 25, 2012 4:36 pm Date Climbed: May 25, 2012
Glorious
What a place! A cold front and 30 mph winds cleared the bugs and made the Lake of the Clouds a jewel. And cleared out the flies! Started at Government Peak trail and went west along the Escarpment, then looped east to Government Peak and came back via a spectacular river. 14 miles of smiles.
stinkycheezman33 - May 24, 2009 3:34 pm Date Climbed: May 24, 2009
just there this morning
never been to the porkies in spring before :)
spent three days tramping around and enjoying life...
Mark and Sam took a four day weekend and did a great – albeit rainy – loop within the confines of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park located on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Our trip route was as follows: N. Mirror Lake Trail, Little Carp River Trail, Lake Superior Trail and Big Carp River Trail.
Stu Brandel - Aug 28, 2022 6:36 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2022
The Great EscarpmentIt was 10 years since I last did this hike, and I had forgotten the tough up-down trail as you head west from the Government Peak trailhead. I did remember the overlooks, which were as glorious as I remembered.
zacharydebruine - Jul 29, 2022 4:03 pm Date Climbed: Aug 29, 2017
Michigan's most beautiful placeHiked the escarpment ridge for several miles
wbenmeek - Sep 29, 2013 3:06 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2013
DoneCampsite on the East side of the ridge is a great spot.
Jerry L - Aug 1, 2013 4:13 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2013
Did itDone
mountainhare - May 26, 2012 7:43 pm Date Climbed: May 29, 2010
Fleeing from biting fliesAfter my initially planned long hike was stopped short at Summit Peak because of the blood-drawing flies, I sought a respite on the escarpment above Lake of the Clouds. Maybe a blessing in disguise. Hiking along the escarpment was great! Someday in cooler weather I look forward to exploring the rest of the wonderful Porkies.
Stu Brandel - May 25, 2012 4:36 pm Date Climbed: May 25, 2012
GloriousWhat a place! A cold front and 30 mph winds cleared the bugs and made the Lake of the Clouds a jewel. And cleared out the flies! Started at Government Peak trail and went west along the Escarpment, then looped east to Government Peak and came back via a spectacular river. 14 miles of smiles.
stinkycheezman33 - May 24, 2009 3:34 pm Date Climbed: May 24, 2009
just there this morningnever been to the porkies in spring before :)
spent three days tramping around and enjoying life...
stinkycheezman33 - May 14, 2009 9:54 am
Ahh...done the escarpment many times, and during all seasons...the scenery up there is amazing!
woodsxc - Nov 14, 2008 3:32 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2007
BackpackAnd once before in late August of 2004. Both times on a backpacking loop. Heading east then turning south to hit Government.
samh - Nov 14, 2008 2:56 pm Date Climbed: Oct 7, 2007
Rain and SunQuoted from my trip journal at samh.net/backpacking:
Mark and Sam took a four day weekend and did a great – albeit rainy – loop within the confines of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park located on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Our trip route was as follows: N. Mirror Lake Trail, Little Carp River Trail, Lake Superior Trail and Big Carp River Trail.