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There are several cool side trips near the Sylvania Wilderness
area. The first is Bond Falls(which is pictured above). Bond Falls
is a very impressive 40 foot drop located twenty or so miles from
Sylvania. Head east on US 2 to Watersmeet, then head north on
45 until you reach Bond Falls road. Hang a right and follow the
signs. There's a small parking area and a path leading down to
the major falls (a short walk). Definitely worth a side trip.
There's some good fishing a few bends downstream of the falls
as well. Keep alert on the hike down the falls. It can be very
wet and slippery. Those in non-ideal footwear should reconsider.
Another interesting side trip is the Ottawa National Forest Visitor
Center:
This visitor center is a great place to learn quite a bit about
the Ottawa National Forest and the Sylvania Wilderness area. There
are several exhibits showcasing forest resources including wildlife
displays. Some of the stuffed animals on display are wolves, coyotes,
fisher, bobcat and other denizens of the northwoods. The visitor
center also offers information, maps, and other general advice.
Well worth a stop to learn more about this part of the northwoods.
The best "side trip" of all though is Porcupine
Mountains Wilderness State
Park which is only 70 or so miles from the Sylvania
Wilderness area. The Porcupine Mountains are covered on this site
extensively, so check it out.
An important consideration is that this area is surrounded by
the Ottawa National Forest. This is a 1 million acre national
forest that offers hiking,
fishing, wildlife viewing and other top activities. The Ottawa
is a destination itself and will get more coverage in the future
by parkcamper.com. The Ottawa is one of the premier Midwestern
national forests, falling only behind the Superior National Forest
in terms of scenery and available wilderness.
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