FS 4801
Total Miles
1.2
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 4801 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 H57/ FS 4007. Description created on April 14, 2025.
Photos of FS 4801
Difficulty
Dirt, gravel, sand, grass and rooted 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.
Status Reports
FS 4801 can be accessed by the following ride types:
- High-Clearance 4x4
- SUV
- SxS (60")
- ATV (50")
- Dirt Bike
FS 4801 Map
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