Trail Overview

Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 4247 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 traverses through the Huron National Forest, connecting FS 4241 to FS 4187, FS 4530 and Dead Ends at Stewart Creek. Description created on April 14, 2025.

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Difficulty

Dirt, gravel, and sand path, typically unmaintained after rain or snow that may give rise to shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12” on the trail, including small ledges. This route narrows down to a "Two-Track" that is one vehicle in width.

Technical Rating

Keri Porter

Jul 30, 2026

2008 Jeep Wrangler

Temporarily Closed

Trail Restoration

At the trail head there is a No Motorized Vehicle sign. Not sure why. I did see a few mud holes 100 yards in but they looked very passable.

FS 4247 Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

Single Track
50 Inch
60 Inch
High Clearance
Full Width

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FS 4247 Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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