Trail Overview
Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 4625, also known as, 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 the Huron National Forest, crosses Harper Creek, and connects Mack Lake Trail to Beal Road.
Difficulty
Sand, dirt, gravel "Two-Tracks" path, typically unmaintained after rain or snow that may give rise to shallow water crossings and obstacles greater than 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.