FS 4609

Trail Overview

Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 4609 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 as a "There-and-back" route off of Alcan Road

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Difficulty

Dirt, sand, gravel "Two Tracks" 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.

History

South Branch, Michigan, is a historic logging community established around 1887-1888. Originally known as "Hunt" (post office 1889) or "Thompson's Station," it was platted in 1888 as South Branch. The area grew from lumbering, notably with Charles Goodar's 1878 camp, where Charles Taber served as an assistant.

Technical Rating

FS 4609 can be accessed by the following ride types:

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