Trail Overview

Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 4779, also known as Smith Creek 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). It traverses through the Huron National Forest, along the southern bank of the Smith Creek, connecting Aldrich Road to Brodie Road. Description created on April 14, 2025.

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Difficulty

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

History

The area is historically tied to logging, with early settler Frank Smith building the township's first store, and it featured a station on the Detroit and Mackinac Railway. The Creek & the trail are named after the Smith family.

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