Hay Lake Spur A - FS 3413A

Trail Overview

Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 3413A, also known as Hay Lake Road Spur A, is a federally owned/ locally maintained, Level-2 forest road with a surface composition of dirt, sand, gravel, grass, and native material. This "There-and-back" route is currently open and in fair condition; it is not a DNR road (ORV use is subject to local government regulations). It connects FS 3413, to FS 182 Spurs A, B, D (to Eight Lakes). Description created on September 17, 2025.

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Difficulty

Grass, dirt, gravel, sandy trail, unmaintained after rain or snow that may give rise to shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12 inches on the trail, including small log crossings. This trail is "Two Track" trail that is one vehicle in width.

History

St. Ignace, Michigan's second-oldest city, was founded in 1671 by Father Jacques Marquette as a Jesuit mission and became a major fur-trading center and French military outpost (Fort de Buade). Historically a hub for Native American culture, it later thrived in the late 19th century through logging, commercial fishing, and its role as a crucial railroad ferry terminal connecting the Upper and Lower Peninsulas. Key historical highlights of St. Ignace include: Native American Heritage: The region has long been inhabited by the Anishinaabeg (Ojibway, Odawa, and Potawatomi) tribes, who considered the area central to their culture and history. French Exploration & Mission: Founded in 1671, the mission on Moran Bay was named after St. Ignatius Loyola. It served as a vital French outpost for the fur trade, with figures like Marquette, Joliet, and Cadillac passing through. Military Significance: In 1683, Fort de Buade was built to protect French interests, making it one of the largest settlements in New France at the time. 19th Century Expansion: The 1870s brought the logging industry, with the Mackinaw Lumber Company building a sawmill. In 1881, the railroad arrived, making St. Ignace a bustling transportation hub with ferries operating across the Straits of Mackinac. Modern Era: The town evolved from a shipping and rail hub into a tourist destination, highlighted by the construction of the Mackinac Bridge and events like the annual car show. This route: Hay Lake Road once led to the Hay Lake CCC Camp. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a federal work-relief program launched in 1933, one of several programs known collectively as the New Deal, President Franklin D. Roosevelt's farsighted response to the national shame and despair of the Great Depression. Hay Lake Camp was the longest-lasting and best-developed CCC work camp.

Technical Rating

Hay Lake Spur A - FS 3413A can be accessed by the following ride types:

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