Evart to Sunrise Lake Trail

Total Miles
10.2

Elevation

437.16 ft

Duration

1 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Fall, Summer, Spring

Trail Overview

This is a nice wide trail that winds its way through part of the Cadillac Forest from Evert to Sunrise Lake. It can be run in either direction north or south. There is some mud section that could require four-wheel drive when wet. There are also a few hill sections that could be slick when wet. The trail takes about an hour to complete. There are plenty of attached trails to explore as well.

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Evart to Sunrise Lake Trail
Evart to Sunrise Lake Trail

Difficulty

Four-wheel drive with decent ground clearance will be required as some of the mud holes and rutted areas could be a foot deep or more. Be aware that the surrounding trails in this area can be much more difficult with deep mud holes, very tight trails, steep hills, and rocks.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Isabel Miller
Jun 21, 2024
4x4
Open
Muddy/Wet
Washboard
I went after a heavy rain so lots of mud holes, all were able to either pass on the side or go through with ease. It was quiet, no one else on the trail. It’s a very scenic trail with lots of good spots to stop and take pictures. This trail takes you through a verity of scenery including forest and open swamp land. Some spots 4 wheel was needed as the recent rain made the sand very wet and easy to sink in. There is a trail head at the north end and recommend to run it starting from the north.
Jill Schneider
May 03, 2024
4x4
Open
Muddy/Wet
This trail is great for beginners! Ran it in a stock wrangler with no problems. It was muddy and had several water hazards, however, none were more than 6 to 8 inches deep. Tons of off shoot trails to try out. We turned around on one offshoot because I didn’t want to risk it with no lift, and we were alone. I started up the Soup Loop but turned around because it looked more challenging than I was comfortable with. We started at the south entrance, and the trail got more exciting as we drove. We spotted several dispersed campsites. Highly recommend for beginners! I will say I was disappointed by the empty beer cans and even 2 queen size mattresses and box springs discarded on the trail.
Cody *
Apr 13, 2024
4x4
Open
Muddy/Wet

Access Description

From the south, there is a trail head with parking and an outhouse restroom on the north side of the 7-mile road a little north west of the town of Evert. Gas and food can be found in the town of Evert. From the north, the trail starts directly across the street from Sunrise lake boat ramp. There is no trailhead here.

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