Trail Overview
North Maple Block Road, also known as Forest Service Route 3972, 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. It was once a spur of Betsy River Road.
Difficulty
Sand, dirt, and gravel route typically unmaintained after rain or snow, which may give rise to water crossings over 12 inches and obstacles such as trees and tree branches.
History
North Maple Block 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.
