Ditch Dawgs FS 5152

Total Miles
2.2

Elevation

258.18 ft

Duration

0.75 Hours

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Overview

This trail traverses through a beautiful area of the Manistee National Forest. The surface is mostly dirt with some areas that are sandy or rocky. Throughout the trail, cell service will be hard to come by. There aren't any dispersed campsites along the path as it is mostly thick woods. There are some deep rutted mud pits along the trail that are 24 inches deep or more. These areas can be very muddy and challenging if there has been a lot of recent rainfall. Though the majority of mud pits have a bypass, careful driving will be required to avoid slipping into the holes. It is also necessary to drive over some nasty tree roots and rocks during some of the short hill climb sections.

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Ditch Dawgs FS 5152
Ditch Dawgs FS 5152
Ditch Dawgs FS 5152

Difficulty

This trail is moderately difficult due to the depth of the mud pits and the tree roots and rocks on some of the hill climb sections.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Kyle Kelly
Jan 27, 2024
2020 Jeep Gladiator
Open
Snow/Ice
Rough/Deteriorated
Muddy/Wet
Mud/Water holes were very deep with optional rutted out and muddy bypasses. With the ice and snow, the side hill bypasses were a bit sketchy. Use caution in these holes. Lots of downed trees covered in vines. Bring a saw just in case.
Aaron Carsten
Dec 17, 2023
4x4
Open
Muddy/Wet
Water crossing is extremely deep and rutted. I was unable to make it through with 35 inch tires.

Access Description

This trail is accessed off paved Hawley Road on the north and a dirt/gravel road called Woods Trail on the south side.

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