Trail Overview

A simple sandy trail in the Gladwin ORV area with the most beautiful wetland views. This trail has thick sand, many turns and curves, and is relatively flat, but the various wetland views along it will catch your attention. Take your time along this trail to enjoy the views and the nature. It is unmaintained, so trail conditions may change during heavy rain and snow.

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Difficulty

Four-wheel drive may be needed to get through the thick sand of this trail, but it is otherwise very easy during optimal weather. This trail is unmaintained, so the difficulty may be affected by heavy rain or snow.

Technical Rating

Scott McDonald

Oct 03, 2026

2012 Jeep JKU

Open

Normal

Just a few vehicles, most parked and one pickup tearing up the road. Several areas of deeper sand that I could feel pulling me to the side. Most of the road would have been drivable in 2wd with momentum unless you got pulled into the deeper sand. The T-intersection with the center trail was slightly torn up and needed 4wd to drive through.

Becca Spalding

Jul 04, 2026

2015 Jeep Wrangler

Open

Normal

Absolute beautiful views of the wetlands and prairies along this trail. We spotted sandhill cranes with babies in one of the wetland areas. Trail is just very sandy as usual.