Pure Michigan Byway

The Platte Plains trail system has about 15 miles of trails through the maple-beech and pine-oak-aspen forest that is mostly flat with some short, steep hills on the Lasso Loop and some moderate hills along the intermediate ski level trail segments. The Trail gives the hiker access to Otter Creek, Otter Lake, and Bass Lake. There area also several access points to Lake Michigan with three views of Lake Michigan. Part of the trail follows a 2-track road from Esch Road and Otter Creek.

What you can do here

Fee, Parking, Restrooms, Water, Swimming, Rustic Camping, Birding, Hiking, Snowshoeing, Cross-Country Skiing, Scenic Viewing