Trail Overview
North Duck Marsh Road is a state owned/ locally maintained, Level-2/ Level-3 forest access route with a surface composition of sand, dirt, and native material. This route traverses deep into the wilderness of the Betsy River valley/ marshland and connects to West Betsy River Road.
Difficulty
Sand, dirt, gravel route that is typically unmaintained after rain or snow that may give rise to water crossings under 12 inches and obstacles such as tree/ tree branches.
History
North Duck Marsh Road is a heavily forested trail within the wetlands of the eastern Upper Peninsula. Its history is defined by its proximity to Lake Superior and the devastating 2012 Duck Lake Fire.