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Nara Nature Park

US-41
between Houghton & Chassell
Houghton, MI 49931

Photo courtesy of MTU College of Engineering
Photo courtesy of MTU College of Engineering


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It includes the Nara Trail, a 1 mile trail along Portage Lake that begins near Pilgrim Terrace Industries and the 3/4 mile Peepsock Trail. The Nara trail is a 6 ft. wide, 2300 ft. long elevated boardwalk with 5 fishing sites that begins across from the Pilgrim River Steakhouse and runs along the Pilgrim River to its mouth. Interpretive nature signs cover a diverse spectrum of information pertaining to the wildlife that can be found on the trail. The Nara Nature Complex is located at the east end of Houghton's paved recreation trail that starts in downtown Houghton.

The Nara Nature Trails adjoin the Michigan Tech University Recreation Area trails.

Year-round access for non-motorized recreation including hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.

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