Owasippe Trail System

The time-tested trails of Owasippe remain its oldest program resource, dating back to the camp's origin in 1911. In fact, many of these routes predate Owasippe as Indian passages, pioneer trails, or lumberjack roads. These trails traverse the reservation for miles, cutting through some of the most scenic and historic locations of Muskegon County and the Manistee National Forest.

Trails exist for the novice and veteran hiker alike. Some sections are quite effortless while others are rugged and challenging. On the trails, Scouts may fulfill merit badge and advancement requirements or just enjoy a change of pace from the regular camp routine.

The trails are marked with visible, colored fleur-de-lis embrossed with the word "Owasippe." A trail brochure and maps of Owasippe are available at your section camp lodge. Listed in the brochure are suggested hikes, including times and distances to various points of interest.

Scout and Leaders who hiked every trail at Owasippe may purchase and wear the attrative "I Hiked'em All" patch. Segement rocker patches are available for each individual trail. Large OSR maps are also available for purchase at the Trading Post.

The Boundary Trail has a greater level of difficulty and is suited to older Scouts and experienced hikers. It terrian is more rugged and forested and consists of numerous streams and bogs. Its inspiring scenery and natural wondor complement the challenge of this wilderness route. The trail is the outer loop of the reservation trail system and takes hikers through the marl beds, one of the great wonders of Owasippe

The Lake Wolverine Trail follows the edge of Lake Wolverine - Water, a man-made reservior created in the late 1940's as part of the Wolverine Hunt Club. Aside from the camps circling the lake, the area is devoid of human habitation, but it is home to many wild animals and interesting vegetation. Many scenes are breathtaking, so camera buffs should keep busy. Lake Wolverine is visited often by the American Bald Eagle, Great Blue Heron, swans, and Canadian Geese. Tracks of white deer are common, and occasionally, you'll be startled by the take-off of a quail or grouse. Beavers and muskrats are plentiful at the southern end of the lake. This trail takes hikers to most of the outposts of Owasippe

The White Trails are interconnecting trails or trails that lead to points of interest.