Forest Road 5043

Total Miles
1.0

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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Forest Road 5043
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Trail Overview

This is a short but fun single-lane dirt two-track in the Manistee National Forest. It leads to a hiking/exploring area in the forest. The challenge level of this particular trail will depend greatly on recent weather conditions, as there are a few spots that could hold water and be muddy. One spot in particular could easily hold 18+ inches of water.

Photos of Forest Road 5043

Forest Road 5043
Forest Road 5043

Difficulty

The trail contains one obstacle that could hold 18+ inches of water depending on recent weather or thaw. There is no bypass for this spot. The rest of the trail would be considered a level 2.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Forest Road 5043 can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

Access Description

The trail is off of Hayes Street, east of M-37.

Forest Road 5043 Map

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