Raco - FS 3578

Total Miles 4
Technical Rating
2 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

Federal Forest Service Road 3578, also known as Raco, is a federally owned, Level-2/ Level-3 "two-track" forest road with a surface composition of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material. This route is currently open and in fair condition; it is not a DNR road (ORV use subject to local government regulations) and connects Pendills Lake Road, FS 3577, FS 3380, FS 3622, FS 3581, and FS 4102. Description created on September 10, 2025.

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Difficulty

Dirt, gravel, sandy road, typically unmaintained after rain or snow, that may give rise to shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12 inches on the trail, including small ledges. This road is a "Two- Track" route that is typically one vehicle in width.

History

This route traverses through the remote Pendills Creek area, a watershed flowing from Pendills Lake through cedar swamps and sand dunes into Lake Superior's Pendills Bay. Historically, this area is defined by the spring-fed creek system, which flows through a region noted for its timber, including maple and birch, near Raco, Michigan.

Technical Rating

2

Raco - FS 3578 Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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