Trail Overview

Road Primary Name: STURGEON RIVER. Road Type: Non-DNR Road. ORV Status: Not a DNR Road - See local government laws. Surface Type: Dirt, gravel, paved. Condition: Fair. Owner: Unspecified. Closure Criteria: Open. Also known as 31 2/10 Road. This road is closed during the winter season. Description created on 7/24/25.

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Difficulty

Dirt, sand, and native material, typically unmaintained after rain or snow. You may encounter shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12 inches on the trail, including small ledges. Road is one to two vehicles wide.

History

The Sturgeon River near Rapid River, Michigan, has a history intertwined with Native American presence, logging, and river modifications. The river was historically used by Native Americans, with archaeological evidence suggesting use for at least 5,000 years. In the early 1870s, the river was rerouted to flow into Burt Lake to improve the Inland Route for logging and transportation. Rapid River itself was once a thriving logging town, with the first sawmill in the Upper Peninsula established there in 1835.

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