Trail Overview

The Menge Bypass Loop is a state owned/ locally maintained, Level-2/ Level-3 forest access route with a surface composition of gravel, sand, dirt and native material (ex: leaves, pine needles, pine cones, sticks, branches) that is prone to seasonal conditions and "sugar sand" spots as it traverses through the dense coniferous & hardwood forest of the Baraga Plains.

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Difficulty

Gravel, dirt, sand route typically unmaintained after rain or snow that may give rise to water crossings under 12 inches and obstacles such as tree/ tree branches and potential overflow from the Ogemaw Creek.

History

The Menge Bypass is an off-road and dirt bike route located within the sandy Baraga Plains of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It serves as an optional side route bypassing Menge Road, navigating terrain historically shaped by glacial outwash, local timber harvesting, and rural logging infrastructure.

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