Road trip · Northern Michigan
Michigan Upper Peninsula Loop
The loop
Mackinac Island, Pictured Rocks and the Porcupine Mountains.
Overview line between stops, not turn-by-turn directions.
Stop by stop
- 1
Mackinac Island
Suggested: 2 days (full guide: 2–3 days)
~94 mi straight-line from Mackinac Island
2Pictured Rocks
Suggested: 2 days (full guide: 2–4 days)
Maritime History and Backcountry Permit Management
~165 mi straight-line from Pictured Rocks
3Porcupine Mountains
Suggested: 3 days (full guide: 3–5 days)
Michigan State Park Pass and Wilderness Cabin Bookings
Quick answers
How many days do I need for the Michigan Upper Peninsula Loop?
Plan about 7 days to give each of the 3 stops its suggested minimum time, plus extra if you add rest days.
Which order should I visit the stops in?
Mackinac Island, then Pictured Rocks, then Porcupine Mountains. The order keeps each leg as short as possible.
Do any stops on this loop need reservations?
Check booking rules early for Pictured Rocks, Porcupine Mountains. Each stop's guide links to the official source.