Trail Overview

This is a point-to-point trail. Like many trails in Michigan, this trail starts out as a two-lane road that has been freshly graded for logging operations. Roughly halfway through, this changes quickly. The trail becomes narrow, snug for even one vehicle wide. Soon after the logging area, the trail becomes VERY muddy. 4WD and a winch are a must, and I would advise not going alone. Towards the end of the trail, after the trail splits off to the right, drivers will come across a 200-yard section that is VERY swampy. It is a good idea to walk this section before proceeding. There is also the potential of a washed-out ditch at the north end of the trail. Portions of this route are designated "seasonal" and are closed during portions of the year. Check the DNR website for those specific dates.

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Difficulty

The mud holes on this trail are very deep and long. At one point, the trail also crosses a marshy area. There is also the potential for a ditch crossing to be washed out.

Technical Rating

Anthony

Aug 25, 2026

2024 Ford Ranger FX4

Temporarily Closed

Closed Gate

The North end of the trail has about 8 berms blocking access. The South end appeared open. I'd suggest taking the alternate path to the East of you want to get around to Lake Superior. I'm assuming that this trail's North entrance will not be opened or cleared up anytime soon.

Marc Horton

Aug 13, 2026

2025 Toyota Tacoma TrailHunter

Temporarily Closed

Several large berms on the north end of the trail, 1 made of roots and logs, the others are dirt. I made it through the first one that looks to have been traveled over and pushed down but it is also the smallest. The rest are impassable. However, the South end was open when we passed it, having taken the mouth of the Huron trail back instead. If the trail is closed they really should close both ends because I would have been super upset having gone all that way only to turn around if I was traveling from the south to the north.

todd dame

Jun 25, 2026

Obstructed

Impassable Water Crossing

Trail description very accurate. After the trail goes right i had to turn around no way i would try it alone very muddy and soft

Daylen Nichols

May 23, 2026

2025 Toyota Tacoma

Temporarily Closed

Closed Gate

Took the Huron Mouth trail, but saw they had berms blocking this on the north side. Safe bet is to take the Huron mouth trail.