Strickler Truck Road - Timber Loop

Total Miles
3.8

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Strickler Truck Road - Timber Loop is a state-owned/ locally maintained, Level-2 Forest Access Route with a surface composition of dirt, sand, grass, and native material. This route is currently open and in fair condition. It is not a DNR route (ORV use is subject to local government regulations) that meanders through the hardwood/ coniferous forest nestled in the northeast corner of the Borgstrom Road and Strickler Truck Road intersection. Description created on September 18, 2025.

Photos of Strickler Truck Road - Timber Loop

Strickler Truck Road - Timber Loop
Strickler Truck Road - Timber Loop

Difficulty

Dirt, sand, grass route, unmaintained after rain or snow that may give rise to shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12 inches on the trail, including small branches. This route is a "Two Track" path that is typically one vehicle in width.

History

The Strickler Road area, located approximately 2 miles northwest of Epoufette in Mackinac County, Michigan, is primarily known as a forest management area with a history deeply tied to timber harvesting, wildfire, and ecological regeneration. The region is known as the "Strickler Aspen Management Area," which the Michigan Department of Natural Resources manages for young aspen stands and species diversity.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Strickler Truck Road - Timber Loop can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

Access to the east entrance via Strickler truck road at: 46.130139, -85.294132. Access to the west entrance via Borgstrom Road at: 46.141187, -85.320954.

Strickler Truck Road - Timber Loop Map

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