Best hikes in Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area

Ambleway maps 9 hikes in Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area, from a 2.1-mile walk to a 5.5-mile day out. All of them score as wild, staying clear of roads and development for most of the route; the wildest is Mountain Bike Trail Loop. The biggest climb is Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area Beach & Equestrian Trail via Mountain Bike Trail, gaining 547 ft, and the network tops out at 1,150 ft.