Trail Overview

N East Gate Road is a state-owned/ locally maintained, Level-2/ Level-3, forest access route with a surface composition of sand, dirt, and native material. It offers access to forested "Two-Tracks" and hiking paths within the deep wilderness of the Betsy River and Shelldrake Lake.

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Difficulty

Sand, dirt, gravel route typically unmaintained after rain or snow that may give rise to water crossings > 12” and obstacles such as trees/ tree branches.

History

N East Gate Road is a remote, heavily wooded, and unimproved dirt road located in Whitefish Township. Historically serving as a logging route during the 20th-century timber boom, it is now a rugged four-season trail providing access to off-grid hunting camps, snowmobiling trails, and the secluded wilderness surrounding Tahquamenon Falls.

Technical Rating

N East Gate Road Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

Single Track
50 Inch
60 Inch
High Clearance
Full Width

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N East Gate Road

Trail Overview

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Difficulty

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Technical Rating

N East Gate Road Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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