Dump Road

Trail Overview

Road Primary Name: DUMP. Road Type: Non-DNR Road. ORV Status: Not a DNR Road - See local government laws. Surface Type: Gravel/ Dirt/ Paved. Condition: Fair. Owner: Unspecified. Closure Criteria: Open. An exit off of the Haywire Grade ORV Trial. A shortcut onto Thunder Lake Road, into the town of Steuben, MI for gas/ provisions. Description created on 7/24/25.

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Difficulty

Gravel Road, traversable by most vehicle types. Road is two vehicles wide.

History

The Haywire Grade ORV Trail in Michigan's Upper Peninsula has a rich history tied to logging and rail transportation. Originally a rail line called the Manistique & Lake Superior Railroad, it was built in the late 1890s to haul timber to mills in Manistique. The nickname "Haywire" is believed to stem from the railroad's reportedly low budget construction, possibly using haywire to secure materials according to a book about the trail. In 1970, it became Michigan's first rail-trail, converting the old rail line into a recreational pathway

Technical Rating

Dump Road can be accessed by the following ride types:

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