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Below: Lee Duquette thought
that the trail was just a wee bit steep, but it was nicely paved, and
easy walking. |
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Latitude 46.805891 Longitude -89.746778 |
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Below: The only hard part of the trail
to Lake of the Clouds. It is easier if you hold onto the stone wall,
as Lee Duquette did. |
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Lake of the Clouds is a lake located in Ontonagon County in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan within the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The lake is situated in a valley between two ridges in the Porcupine Mountains. Surrounded by virgin wilderness and stunning vistas, the lake is a popular destination for hikers, campers, and fishermen.
The lake is a prominent feature of the park, and can be viewed at the Lake of the Clouds Overlook at the west terminus of former Michigan highway M-107. The state park occasionally hosts a nighttime sky watch at the lake. The lake is fed from the east end by the Carp River Inlet and the outflow from the western end is the Carp River, which empties into Lake Superior on the boundary between Ontonagon and Gogebic County. |
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Below: On September 6th, the day was cloudy and both Lee and Karen Duquette
were NOT impressed with the view, so they returned the next day and
were amazed at the difference. On the first day, the overlook was crowded
with people, but nobody was there on the second day when the weather
was better. Photos from both dates are posted below for comparison. |
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Surrounded by the silhouettes of the ancient Porcupine Mountains, the Lake of the Clouds is a blue gem amid the thick forests. The Lake of the Clouds is perhaps the most photographed feature in the Porcupine Mountains region. No matter what the season, it is a truly breathtaking sight to behold. The best view of the lake and the surrounding hills is from an easily accessible boardwalk just off 107th Engineers Memorial Highway. |
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