Edison Road - FS 3309

Total Miles
5.4

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 3309, also known as Edison Road, is a federally owned/ locally maintained, Level-2/ Level-3 forest road with a surface composition of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material. This route is currently open and in fair condition; it is not a DNR road (ORV use is subject to local government regulations). It connects 16 Mile Road/ Akrigg to East Lake Road. Description created on September 17, 2025.

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Edison Road - FS 3309
Edison Road - FS 3309

Difficulty

Gravel, dirt, sandy road, unmaintained after rain or snow that may give rise to shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12 inches on the trail, including small ledges. This road is typically one to two vehicles in width, with portions that narrow down to a "Two Track" road.

History

Edison Road is a key thoroughfare near the northern terminus of the Mackinac Bridge, serving as part of the infrastructure connecting to the city and nearby attractions. Historically, this area in Mackinac County evolved from indigenous territory to a French mission site founded in 1671, before developing into a major Straits of Mackinac tourist and transit hub.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Edison Road - FS 3309 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 16 Mile Road/ Akrigg at: 46.069072, -84.696164. Access to the west entrance via East Lake Road at: 46.070824, -84.798291.

Edison Road - FS 3309 Map

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