Trail Overview
NFS 5032 is a beautiful bidirectional off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. The trail starts out very open with a tunnel of towering trees overhead heading east to west. Shortly into the trail is an off-camber section. It's not difficult, but something to be noted. As you continue throughout the forest, the landscape narrows closer to the trail. Midway through this track, you'll cross over a small stream that looks like it's straight out of a fairy tale book. The trail itself doesn't go through the stream since the water goes through a culvert, but the stream is easily seen from the trail. The trail ends at a county gravel road next to some farmland. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on the weather. Recent rainfall can cause unfavorable conditions on the trail including downed trees, mud holes, and washouts. This trail has several deep mud holes. Some have bypasses, but not all. Use caution when attempting to make it through! Come prepared! Most of this trail is only wide enough for 1 vehicle with limited places to pass. Be sure to soak up the gorgeous landscape around these areas. This is an awesome trail for all to enjoy!
Difficulty
The Technical Rating and Difficulty is listed as a 4 due to the off-camber sections in the washouts along this trail as well as the deep mud holes. This trail is also only wide enough for one vehicle with limited places to pass. Beyond these sections, this is an easy two-track trail with a lot of beautiful scenery in this National Forest.
