Trail Overview
Federal Forest Service Road 3061, also known as Russ, is a federally owned/ locally maintained, Level-2/ Level-3 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 is subject to local government regulations) and connects with FS 3021 to FS 3058, FS 3681 (via Spur S03e). Description created on September 11, 2025.
Difficulty
Dirt, gravel, sand, grass, and a rooted path, typically unmaintained after rain or snow, may give rise to shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12 inches on the trail, including small ledges. This route is a narrow "Two-Track" that is one vehicle in width.
History
Bay Mills has been a significant site for the Ojibwe (Chippewa) people for centuries, with a rich history centered on Whitefish Bay and Lake Superior fishing. Officially established in 1860, the community became a federally recognized tribe in 1936, later launching Bay Mills Community College (1981) and major economic developments like casinos.