Emma - FS 3605

Trail Overview

Federal Forest Service Road 3605, also known as Emma, 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) and connects FS 3156 to FS 3622, FS 3366, FS 3579, FS 3036, FS 3037, FS 3364, FS 3040, and FS 4102. Description created on September 10, 2025.

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Difficulty

Dirt, gravel, sandy road, typically 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 a "Two Track" road that is typically one vehicle in width.

History

Raco, Michigan, originated as an 1887 sawmill settlement named after the Richardson and Avery Company. It is best known for hosting Camp Raco (1933), the U.P.'s first Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) site, which later became a World War II German POW camp. Today, it is known for the decommissioned Raco Army Airfield, now a cold-weather testing site.

Technical Rating

Emma - FS 3605 can be accessed by the following ride types:

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