Newberry: Trails, Nature and Local History

Newberry on the Upper Peninsula combines trails right in town with nearby natural attractions and local history. When planning your trip, you can choose between forest and wildflower trails, longer routes, waterfall viewpoints and seasonal nature activities. Fishing is also one of the activities visitors enjoy in Newberry.

Trails and Routes Around Newberry

The 8.9-mile Canada Lakes Pathway is in Newberry on the Upper Peninsula and takes visitors through dense forests and wildflowers. Trail 45, also called Charcoal Grade Trail, is a 44-mile multi-use trail from Newberry to Paradise. The routes therefore differ in length and location: the Canada Lakes Pathway is in town, while Trail 45 runs from Newberry to Paradise. When planning your trip, you can distinguish between a trail within town and a much longer route with named endpoints.

Natural Attractions Nearby

Tahquamenon Falls State Park is 27 miles north of Newberry. It offers more than 35 miles of hiking trails and viewpoints at the Upper and Lower Falls. Seney National Wildlife Refuge is 32 miles from Newberry. Its offerings include a visitor center, nature trails, loop drives, guided seasonal tours and nature programs. The two destinations have different focuses: the state park highlights hiking trails and viewpoints at the waterfalls, while the refuge offers loop drives, guided seasonal tours and nature programs in addition to nature trails. The state park is five miles closer.

Local History and Activities

One mile north of Newberry, the Tahquamenon Logging Museum offers a walk along a boardwalk and a nature trail. An authentic Cook Shack serves a Lumberjack Breakfast prepared over a wood stove. This destination combines outdoor trails with a specific culinary offering.

The Luce County Historical Museum is housed in a former sheriff’s office and jail. You’ll find it at 411 West Harrie Street in Newberry. The building’s former use provides a specific connection to local history and sets it apart from the nature trails and scenic destinations nearby. Newberry is also designated a Pure Michigan TrailTown.

On the way to Tahquamenon Falls, Newberry is the last community you pass through. This landmark adds a practical sense of the town’s location on the journey to the waterfalls to the range of trails and natural attractions.

Plan Your Trip

If you’re looking for a hotel in Newberry, plan your travel dates around the destinations that matter most to you. If you’re interested in the guided seasonal tours at Seney National Wildlife Refuge, check the schedule in advance.

For a broader travel overview: Luce County.