Bald Mountain State Recreation Area
New Bald Mountain–Chamberlain Lake, 8 lakes
3.2 mi · ▲ 83 ft · 1 hr 6 min
New Bald Mountain–Chamberlain Lake, 8 lakes is a 3.2-mile out-and-back in Bald Mountain State Recreation Area near Rudds Mill, MI. The route passes Chamberlain Lake, Carpenter Lake, New Bald Mountain and 4 more. It is mostly level, with 83 ft of elevation gain. It scores 11/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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New Bald Mountain–Chamberlain Lake, 8 lakes
3.2 mi · ▲ 83 ft · 1 hr 6 min
Elevation 953–1,025 ft
Out & Back · Bald Mountain State Recreation Area
Trailhead: Miller Road Connector · 42.78540, -83.21612
Weather Sep 21: sunrise 7:20 AM · sunset 7:34 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Miller Road Connector, heading SE.
- 50 ftPass Chamberlain Lake.
- 0.2 miSharp right onto White, heading SE.
- 0.2 miSharp right onto Blue, heading W.
- 0.2 miPass Carpenter Lake.
- 0.3 miPass New Bald Mountain.
- 50 ftPass Carpenter Lake.
- 50 ftTurn left, heading S.
- 0.8 miTurn right onto White, heading N.
- 0.3 miPass Tamarack Lake.
- 50 ftPass Heart Lake.
- 100 ftBear left, heading NE.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading NE.
- 0.2 miPass Shoe Lake.
- 0.8 miContinue straight onto Miller Road Connector, heading W.
- 0.2 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.3 mi in (~9 min). Leave by 7:05 PM for the 7:34 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 4 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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