Fox River Pathway
~3 days · 30.8 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Fox River Pathway is known for
The Fox River Pathway runs about 27 miles point-to-point through Michigan's eastern Upper Peninsula north of Seney, following the Fox River — the stream Hemingway renamed the 'Big Two-Hearted' in his fiction. Flat-to-rolling walking through pine plains and old logging country, typically a 2-3 day trip.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,100 ft to 3,120 ft over 30.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 2.8 mi · 9%
- Downhill 5.8 mi · 19%
- Flat 22.0 mi · 72%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Fox River Pathway?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Fox River Pathway scores 6/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Fox River Pathway take?
Most backpackers hike the Fox River Pathway in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 30.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Fox River Pathway?
The Fox River Pathway climbs roughly 486 ft total — about 16 ft per mile, topping out near 951 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.